Date:  Thu, 6 Nov 1997 01:31:14 -0600
From:  "Donald M. Lance" <engdl[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]SHOWME.MISSOURI.EDU>
Subject: Re: "so do me something" - Reply to Beth Simon's Inquiry

>Since we are talking about unusual sayings, I'd like someone to tell me
>the origin of "What can I do ya for?"

It has been around a long time, at least in Texas. Just a playful
switching of words to get under someone's skin if it's thin.