Old rules

An old farmer became very bored and decided to open a medical clinic. He put a sign up outside that said: “Get your treatment for US$500 — if not cured get back US$1,000.”

Richard, who was positive that this old guy didn’t know beans about medicine, thought this would be a great opportunity to earn some money.

Richard: “Doctor, I have lost all taste in my mouth. Can you help me?”

Old farmer: “Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put three drops in his mouth.”

Richard: “This is gasoline!”

Old farmer: “ You’ve got your taste back! That will be US$500.”

Richard was annoyed and went back the next day.

Richard: “I cannot remember anything now.”

Old farmer: “Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put three drops in the patient’s mouth.”

Richard: “Oh no, that’s gasoline!”

Old farmer: “ You’ve got your memory back! That will be US$500.”