Servants Pillows

A royal helps their injured footman carry their palanquin

Fanny and Little Dorrit call on Mrs. Merdle

Flunkey asking whether he is employed for work or for ornament

"Open and shut case, sir. The butler did it"

'Carefully clear away the lunch platter and we'll get the meeting started.'

'I'll be late for dinner, dear. I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

In basket-case.

'Well, now that I know he's the owner's son, yes, he's the best damned wine steward I've ever seen.'

"Morning, all!"

'What happened to that efficiency report? I had it in my hand not two minutes ago.'

'Can he call you back? He's taking time to stop and smell the profits.'

"Once I connect with my server over there, I can turn my lamp on and off."

Good Luck!

Shake it all about sign on desk

'Fred's Office Supply? I'd like to order a dozen more desk bins and a step-ladder please.'

"Here's some of my work for you to do. It should be a refreshing change...for me."

"Call my broker, fax my accountant, and get my groove back."

"Thank god you're early. It's a can of worms."

'Mr. Coleman is on vacation. Would you care to hold?'

"....how many kids have we got now?"

"Hey, no problem. I am one with multiple tasks."

'The Ambassador will not be pleased, Madame.'

'Would you care to see our wine list, water list, soda list, tea list, coffee list, single malt scotch list, or beer list?'

A clerk asking for time off to get married.

"We'll start with the dessert menu."

"Do you have an appointment?"

'My hot-shot assistant was named as one of the top 10 to watch."

'Thank God it's Friday', thought the watercooler.

Not much money, glory, or praise

In - Out - Pending.

InIn by-products.

"My assistant will show you the ropes."

"While you were out, Mr. Sundberg, the little hand went from the one to the three."

'Chin up, Simpson, it's for the good of the firm.'

"Missing a call is no excuse for eating your assistant."