History Professor

A History Professor is welcoming a fresh intake of undergraduates and decides it is worth having a little fun to settle down the nervous young adults. He looks at the register to see which students are in his class this semester. “Do we have a Miss Butcher here?” He asks and a hand is raised. “Miss Butcher your surname originated in England amongst those who practiced the butchering of animals. Over time the profession attached itself to the family. Does anyone else know the origin of their name?” Soon a Mr Baker and Mr Smith have raised their hands and explained the origin of their names. But looking down the list of students there is a very difficult name that the Professor has never come across before. “Is there a Miss EFXFGAHLTYABGER here?” A hand goes up “And can I ask Miss, what is it that your family did?” “We made eye charts.” —— Adapted from a Jack Benny Program, I can’t remember which one but Jack was 39 in it.