What is my name

[Michael5678]

Edison had a quick mind about inventions, but not always about others things. One day he received a notice. It said that he must pay some money to the government by the next day. If he was late, he would have to pay still more money. Edison went to the city office, many people were waiting there in line to pay. While he was waiting, his mind was busy with ideas about a new invention. Whe he arrived at the little window, the man in it said to Edison, "Young man, what's your name?" Edison looked at the man, surprised. "I...I...I don't know." He said. "Then I can't hlep you," the man said, and told him to leave.
Other people paid the man. Edison stood there and tried to remember his name. The day ended and he knew he would have to pay more money. In the street, he met a freind. He had to ask the man what his name was.

 

[be real]

that was new for me ... I enjoyed reading it ... ;-)

but man , it contains a lot of grammer mistakes .. :roll:

 

[penelope87]

Other people paid the man.

When I read this sentence I understood that other people have had paid to Edson, not to the cashier. Because of this I haven't had understood the joke, I've had to read twice to got it... :roll:
This is nice joke, but as be real told you, there are some grammar mistakes that confuse us. I'm not able to correct you, 'cause I'm just a learner yet, but try to write it in a clearer way. Sometimes it is just to change the words of (from?) place, as here, for example:

Edison went to the city office, many people were waiting there in line to pay.

Edison went to the city office. Many people were there waiting in line to pay.

That's all!
Bye! ;-)