Originally Posted by
PATRIOT73
>
> An elderly lady decided to give herself a big treat for her
> significant birthday by staying overnight in one of London 's most
> expensive hotels.
>
> When she checked out next morning, the desk clerk handed her a bill for £250.00.
>
> She exploded and demanded to know why the charge was so high. "It's a
> nice hotel but the rooms certainly aren't worth £250.00 for just an
> overnight stop without even breakfast."
>
> The clerk told her that £250.00 is the 'standard rate' so she insisted
> on speaking to the Manager..
>
> The Manager appeared and forewarned by the desk clerk announced, "The
> hotel has an Olympic-sized pool, gym and jaccuzi, and a huge
> conference centre which are available
> for use."
>
> "But I didn't use them," she said.
>
> ''Well, they are here, and you could have," explained the Manager.
>
> He went on to explain that she could also have seen one of the
> in-hotel shows for which the hotel is famous. "We have the best
> entertainers from Edinburgh , Glasgow , and Aberdeen performing here,"
> the Manager said.
>
> "But I didn't go to any of those shows," she said.
>
> "Well, we have them, and you could have," the Manager replied.
>
> No matter what amenity the Manager mentioned, she replied, "But I
> didn't use it!"
>
> The Manager was unmoved, so she decided to pay, wrote a cheque and
> gave it to the Manager.
>
> The Manager was surprised when he looked at the cheque. "But madam,
> this cheque is only made out for £50.00." *
>
> *''That's correct. I charged you £200.00 for sleeping with me," she replied.
>
> "But I didn't!" exclaims the very surprised Manager.
>
> "Well, too bad, I was here, and you could have!"
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