A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument, and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically,
Two days later, the lawyer came to the old man and said, “Sir, I sold you the well, but it’s not with the water inside! If you want to use the water, you will have to pay extra.”
The old man smiled and replied, “Yes, I was about to come to you. I was going to say that you should take your water from my well, or else you will have to start paying rent from tomorrow.”
There is the story of a preacher who got up one Sunday and announced to his congregation: “I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program. The bad news is, it’s still out there in your pockets.”