Ghost Ship

(Sadly, my sailing instructor died four days ago.)

Caller: “Hi, I’m calling about the sailing lessons.”

Me: “I’m terribly sorry, but I can’t help you with that.”

Caller: “Oh, please, I really want sailing lessons. I saw them on the website with [Sailing Instructor] and I want to learn how to sail!”

Me: “I’m sorry but [Sailing Instructor] just died.”

Caller: “Oh, so he won’t be doing any more sailing lessons, then?”