Is this the room for an argument?

[Roy Smith]

In article <5223ac4a-783e-405d-84a4-239070b665c5 at googlegroups.com>,
 John Ladasky <john_ladasky at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> On Thursday, October 10, 2013 5:07:11 PM UTC-7, Roy Smith wrote:
> > I'd like an argument, please.
> 
> 'Receptionist' (Rita Davies) - Yes, sir?
> 'Man' (Michael Palin) - I'd like to have an argument please.
> 'Receptionist' - Certainly sir, have you been here before...?
> 'Man' - No, this is my first time.
> 'Receptionist' - I see. Do you want to have the full argument, or were you 
> thinking of taking the course?
> 'Man' - Well, what would be the cost?
> 'Receptionist' - Yes, it's one pound for a five-minute argument, but only 
> eight pounds for a course of ten.
> 'Man' - Well, I think it's probably best if I start with the five-minute one 
> and see how it goes from there. OK?
> 'Receptionist' - Fine - I'll see who's free at the moment...Mr.Du-Bakey's 
> free, but he's a little bit concilliatory...Yes, try Mr.Barnard - Room 12.
> 'Man' - Thank you.
> 
> :^)

Well, that was half of the joke.  I'm waiting to see if anybody gets the 
other half.