[FONT=tahoma, sans-serif]The Maid asked for a raise. The Madam was very upset and asked:[/FONT] [FONT=tahoma, sans-serif]"Now Maria, why do you want an increase ?" Maria: "Well Madam, there are three reasons [/FONT] [FONT=tahoma, sans-serif]why I want an increase. [/FONT] [FONT=tahoma, sans-serif]The first is that I iron better than you." Madam: "Who said you iron better than me?" Maria: "The Master said so." Madam: "Oh." Maria: "The second reason is that I am [/FONT] [FONT=tahoma, sans-serif]a better cook than you." Madam: "Nonsense, who said you were a better cook than I?" Maria: "The Master did." Madam: "Oh." Maria: "My third reason is that I am a better lover than you." Madam (very upset now): "Did the Master say so as well?" Maria: "No Madam, the gardener did." ***** SHE GOT THE RAISE[/FONT]