The painter

Ten minutes later, Steve came back into the kitchen, and was surprised to see Mr. Hancock still pouring over the bill! "Any problems, sir," Steve asked? "No, no problem at all," the old man replied, I was just wondering......" as his voice trail off. "Sir," asked Steve? "Your bill is for $1750.00, correct," questioned Mr. Hancock?!? "Uh, yes," Steve replied slowly, "thats the price we agreed on before I started the job!!!" "And youd like me to make out a check for that amount, am I right," Bob asked?!? "Well, yes," Steve replied, unsure of where this conversation was leading! "Ive made out your check, here it is," Bob replied, while sliding it across the kitchen table to Steve, "but before you accept it, I want you to know that Ive made out another check!!!" "Another check," Steve asked, now more confused than before?!? "Yes, another check, but this one for $3500.00!!!" "But why," Steve asked, "our deal was only for $1750.00!?!" "That was for work performed, while the new check is for past work done plus new work to be agreed upon," Bob answered!!! "Oh," Steve sighed, "you have more painting that needs to be done?!?" "No, nothing like that at all," Bob Hancock continued, "but I assure you that the duties required of you would be very pleasant, and only require several hours of your time!!!" Steve had a quizzical look on his face and asked then asked slowly, "You mean that youll pay me double for just two hours more work, whats the catch!?!" "No catch," the old man replied, "in two hours from right now, you can walk out of here with $3500.00, no questions asked!!!" "Okay," Steve replied cautiously, "what do I ha... อ่านทั้งเรื่อง