Common Sense Evaluation

A husband and wife were very happy over the nine pound baby boy that was born to them.

Mr. Brown, who could not conceal his delight, called up the editor of a famous newspaper and reported that he had become the proud owner of a nine pound nugget of gold. The editor, upon hearing seemingly extraordinary news, sent his star reporter to interview Mr. Brown.

When the reporter came, Mr. Brown was away and his wife was alone at home….

Reporter: Does Mr. Brown live here?

Mrs. Brown: Oh! yes.

Reporter: Is he in?

Mrs. Brown: No, he went somewhere.

Reporter: Is it true that he owns a nine pound nugget of gold?

Mrs. Brown: (Realizing the joke) Yes! Indeed.

Reporter: Can I see the place where he found it?

Mrs. Brown: I’m afraid not because Mr. Brown objects in as much as it is strictly private.

Reporter: Is the place far?

Mrs. Brown: No, it is quite near and convenient.

Reporter: How many years has Mr. Brown been digging the hole?

Mrs. Brown: Just about two years.

Reporter: Is the hole deep?

Mrs. Brown: Quite so…

Reporter: At about what time does Mr. Brown start digging?

Mrs. Brown: Oh, he does his digging mostly at night.

Reporter: Does he work hard on it?

Mrs. Brown: You bet….and how he perspires!

Reporter: Is Mr. Brown the first to dig?

Mrs. Brown: He thought he was….

Reporter: How do you know there was someone ahead of him?

Mrs. Brown: I’m in good position to say so, because I own the place.

Reporter: Oh, I see, but did you sell the place to Mr. Brown?

Mrs. Brown: No, but for the present he has the legal title to the site.

Reporter: Has Mr. Brown any helper when he works?

Mrs. Brown: Yes, I work under him….

Reporter: Do you think Mr. Brown will sell the place?

Mrs. Brown: I don’t think so because he enjoys working on it.

Reporter: Can I see the nine pound nugget of gold?

Mrs. Brown: Yes, certainly…

(She showed him the nine pound baby boy..)

The reporter fainted….