Boy on the Playing Field

A blonde began a job as a Junior school counselor, and she was eager to help. One day during break she noticed a boy standing by himself on the side of a playing field while the rest of the kids enjoyed a game of football at the other. Sandy approached and asked if he was alright.

The boy said he was. A little while later, however, Sandy noticed the boy was in the same spot, still by himself. Approaching again, Sandy said:

- Would you like me to be your friend?

The boy hesitated, then said:

- Okay - looking at the woman suspiciously.

Feeling she was making progress, Sandy then asked:

- Why are you standing here all alone? Why don't you go and join those boys playing football over there?

- Because - the little boy said with great exasperation - I'm the bloody goalie.