One day, a teacher told her class to say their father’s
occupation, spell it then say what he would give them if he was
there today.
Marie stood up.
“My daddy is a banker. B-A-N-K-E-R. If he was here today, he
would give us all a shiny new penny.” she said.
“Very nice, Marie. Next!”
Jamie stood up.
“My daddy is a baker. B-A-K-E-R. If he was here today, he would
give us all a fresh cookie.” he said.
“Very nice, Jamie.” said the teacher.
Harry stood up.
“My daddy is an accountant. A-K-K…” he began but he was
quickly cut off again as the teacher told him to sit down and
think about it.
“While Harry finds out how to spell accountant, Johnny, you go.”
Johnny stood up.
“My daddy is a bookie. B-O-O-K-I-E. If he was here today he
would give 20:1 odds that Harry won’t be able to spell
accountant!