Pay increase

The maid asked for a pay increase.

The wife was very upset about this and asked, "Now Maria, why do you want a pay increase?"

Maria said, "Well, ma'am, there are three reasons why i want an increase. The first is that i iron better than you."

"Who said you iron better than me?" asked the wife angrily.

Maria said, "Your husband said so."

"Oh i see," said the wife disappointingly.

"The second reason is that i am a better cook than you"

"Nonsense! Who said you are better cook than me?"

"Your husband did," answered Maria.

"Oh i see," said the wife, trying hard to control her anger.

Maria then said, "My third reason is that i am a better lover than you."

Wife (really furious now), "Did my husband say that as well?"

"No, ma'am. The gardener did."

She got her increase immediately.

-He who laughs, lasts!