The householder was very much pleased with the way the painter had improved his house. “You did a wonderful job, ” he told the painter, “and I am giving you a little extra for yourself. Take the missus to a show.”

The next evening the bell rang and the painter stood at the door dressed in his finest.

“Yes ? What is it ?” the man asked. “Did you forget something ?” “No”, answered the painter, Just came to take the missus to a show.”