Paddy bought a donkey from a farmer for £100.
The farmer promised to deliver the donkey the next day.
The following morning, the farmer arrived looking worried.
Farmer:
“Sorry, Paddy, but I have some bad news. The donkey died during the night.”
Paddy looked disappointed.
Paddy:
“Well, in that case, give me my £100 back.”
Farmer:
“I can’t. I’ve already spent it.”
Paddy thought for a moment.
Paddy:
“Alright, then give me the dead donkey.”
The farmer looked confused.
Farmer:
“The dead donkey? What are you going to do with it?”
Paddy:
“I’ll raffle it off.”
Farmer:
“You can’t raffle a dead donkey!”
Paddy smiled.
Paddy:
“Sure I can. I just won’t tell anyone it’s dead.”
A month later, the farmer ran into Paddy and asked:
Farmer:
“So, what happened with that donkey?”
Paddy proudly smiled.
Paddy:
“I sold 500 tickets at £2 each and made £900 profit.”
The farmer was shocked.
Farmer:
“But didn’t anyone complain?”
Paddy:
“Only the person who won.”
Farmer:
“What did you do?”
Paddy:
“I gave him his £2 back.”
Paddy smiled proudly.
Paddy:
“That’s business!”