The contractor wanted to give the government official a sports car. The official objected, saying:
“Sir, common decency and my basic sense of honor would never permit me to accept a gift like that.”
The contractor said:
“I quite understand. Suppose we do this: I’ll sell you the car for ten dollars.”
The official thought for a moment and said:
“In that case, I’ll take two.”
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