A farmer drove to a neighborโs farmhouse and knocked at the door.
A boy, about 9, opened the door
โIs your dad or mum home?โ said the farmer.
โNo, they went to town.โ
โHow about your brother, Howard?
Is he here?โ
โNo, he went with Mum and Dad.โ
The farmer stood there for a few minutes, shifting from one foot to the other,and mumbling to himself.
โI know where all the tools are, if you want to borrow one, or I can give Dad a message.โ
โWell,โ said the farmer uncomfortably, โI really wanted to talk to your Dad.
Itโs about your brother Howard getting my daughter Suzy pregnantโ.
The boy thought for a momentโฆ
โYou would have to talk to Dad about that.
I know he charges $500 for the bull and $50 for the pig, but I donโt know how much he charges for Howard.โ