A lawyer phoned the governor

A lawyer phoned the governor’s mansion shortly after midnight.

“I need to talk to the governor, it’s an emergency!” exclaimed the lawyer.

After some cajoling, the governor’s assistant agreed to wake him up.

“So, what is it that’s so important that it can’t wait until morning?” grumbled the governor.

“Judge Pearson just died, and I want to take his place,” beg the attorney.

“Well, it’s OK with me if it’s OK with the mortuary,” replied the governor.