When you're from the country you look at things a little differently...A Montana rancher knocked at the door of a neighboring ranch. A young boy, about 9, opened the door. "Is your Dad home?", the rancher asked.
"No sir, he isn't" the boy replied. "He went into town."
"Well, is your mother home?" asked the rancher.
"No sir, she went into town with Dad."
"How about your brother, Howard? Is he here?"
"No sir. He went with Mom and Dad." The rancher stood there for a few minutes, shifting uneasily and mumbling to himself.
"Is there anything I can do for you?" the boy asked politely. "I know where all the tools are, if you need to borrow one. Or maybe I could take a message for Dad."
"Well," said the rancher uncomfortably, "I really wanted to talk to your Dad. It's about your brother Howard getting my daughter, Suzie, pregnant."'
The boy considered for a moment. "You really would have to talk to Pa about that," he finally conceded. If it helps you any, I know that Pa charges $500 for the bull and $50 for the hog, but I really don't know how much he gets for Howard."
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