Permission to Spend Money
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Loading ...There are several men sitting around in the locker room of a private club after exercising. Suddenly, a cell phone on one of the benches rings. One of the men picks it up, and the following conversation ensues:
“Hello?”
“Honey, it’s me. Are you at the club?”
“Yes.”
“Great! I am at the mall two blocks from where you are. I just saw a beautiful mink coat. It’s absolutely gorgeous!! Can I buy it?”
“What’s the price?”
“Only $1,500.”
“Well, OK, go ahead and get it, if you like it that much . . . .”
“Ahhhh, and I also stopped by the Mercedes dealership and saw the 2001 models. I saw one I really liked! I spoke with the salesman, and he gave me a really good price . . . and since we need to exchange the BMW that we bought last year . . .”
“What price did he quote you?”
“Only $60,000 . . . .”
“OK, but for that price, I want it with all the options.”
“Great! But before we hang up, something else . . . .”
“What?”
“It might look like a lot, but I was reconciling your bank account and . . . I stopped by the real estate agent this morning and saw the house we had looked at last year. Remember? The one with a pool, English Garden, acre of park area, beachfront property . . . . They’ve lowered the price on it.”
“How much are they asking?”
“Only $450,000 - a magnificent price . . . and I see that we have that much in the bank to cover . . . .”
“Well, then go ahead and buy it, but just bid $420,000. OK?”
“OK, Sweetie . . . Thanks! I’ll see you later!! I love you!!!”
“Bye . . . I do, too . . .”
The man hangs up, closes the phone’s flap, and raises his hand while holding the phone and says to those present: “Does anyone know who this phone belongs to?”
