Bat Masterson1958

[Bat attempts to keep his pigeon roost a secret by telling the carpenter the holes he's bored in the roof are for his cats]

Carpenter:
There's just one question, though. You see, we're three stories up. Just how are those cats going to get in?

William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson:
Oh, it's not for the cats to get in, it's for the cats to get out.

Carpenter:
Well then, why three cat holes?

William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson:
Well, you see, when I say scat to the cats, I just want them to go! Does that answer your question?

Carpenter:
Yes, sir.

William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson:
Now don't forget your promise to me. You won't tell anyone about these cat holes. We'll keep that real secret, because people will think I'm eccentric.

Carpenter:
Eck what?

William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson:
Ec...

[Bat points to his head]