Trying to Get My Money's Worth

TennisTitan joined three of his mates for four sets of doubles at the Yonkers Tennis Center. Titan paired with Hanibal the 'Caballero' for two sets, and with 'Rockin Rick' Ricci for the other two. Opposing TT in all four sets was a newbie to the morning group - Herb 'Over Matched' Engle. None of the sets was particularly competitive. Herb could not support his partner well enough to threaten his opponents' serve or hold on his own. TT/'Caballero' won (6-2, 6-1) and TT/'RRR' rolled to (6-2, 6-2) victories. As the group met at net 'Rockin ' Rick opined, "At least it only cost us $12 a piece and we played for two hours. 'Caballero' said "And there is no tax." To wit TennisTitan riposted "Tax? Who could be taxed in a game played at this speed?" 'Over Matched' quipped, "Titan, next week when we play, I'll insist that YOU be my partner... then we'll call it an exercise tax, not an excise tax!"