<b><a href="http://www.overheardeverywhere.com/archives/009737.html">Mr. Blevins Was Somewhat Delayed in North Africa</a></b><br/> <!-- ID = 147804 -->Old man at bank counter: I&#39;d like to cash this cheque for &pound;5, 6 shillings and 9 pence.<br/>20-something female cashier: Erm... Sorry?<br/>Old man: I&#39;d like to cash this cheque for &pound;5, 6 shillings and 9 pence.<br/>20-something female cashier: Sir... This cheque was written in 1958.<br/>Old man: I&#39;m 96 years old! I just want to cash my cheque.<br/>20-something female cashier: I appreciate that sir, but the pound has been decimal for around 40 years now... It&#39;s 2012. This is in pre-decimal currency... I don&#39;t know if we can cash it.<br/>Old man: I&#39;m 96, I don&#39;t need any hassle! I want to see the manager!<br/>Bank manager, coming over: Is there a problem, sir? (cashier explains situation) Ah... Right... Erm... Ok. (pause) Well, if you&#39;d like to step this way sir, we&#39;ll see if we can deal with this over a cup of tea.<br/>Old man, disappearing into office with manager: I&#39;m 96! I fought in World War II and you tell me I can&#39;t cash a bloody cheque!?<br/><br/>Leamington Spa<br> England<br/><br/>Overheard by: Bleep<br />via <a href="http://www.overheardeverywhere.com/">Overheard Everywhere</a>, Jan 27, 2012