Good news & bad news
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:13 pm
A New York attorney representing a wealthy art collector called his client.
"Saul, I have some good news, and I have some bad news."
The art collector replied, "I've had an awful day. Give me the good news first."
The lawyer said, "Well, I met with your wife today, and she informed me that she just invested $5,000 in two pictures that she thinks will bring a minimum of $15 million to $20 million, and I think she could be right."
"Well done! My wife is a brilliant businesswoman! You've just made my day. Now I know I can handle the bad news.
What is it?" Saul replied enthusiastically
"Saul, I have some good news, and I have some bad news."
The art collector replied, "I've had an awful day. Give me the good news first."
The lawyer said, "Well, I met with your wife today, and she informed me that she just invested $5,000 in two pictures that she thinks will bring a minimum of $15 million to $20 million, and I think she could be right."
"Well done! My wife is a brilliant businesswoman! You've just made my day. Now I know I can handle the bad news.
What is it?" Saul replied enthusiastically
Spoiler
The lawyer replied, "The pictures are of you and your secretary."