How Many?

[marval]

The old Lord of the Manor was finally on his death-bed, and had called his servants to his bed-side.

To his butler, he said, "Jeeves, you have been with me now for nearly 40 years, and for your loyal service I shall leave you Ashley Hall, with its 74 rooms, and a 100% pension."

"Thank you, your lordship," said Jeeves.

Turning to the house-keeper, "Jurby, you have been in my employ for 25 years, and for your excellent running of the house, I leave you Grantley Hall with its 42 rooms, and a 75% pension."

"Thank you, your lordship," said Jurby.

Finally, he turned to the chauffeur, "Parker, you have been with me now for 6 months, and in that time you have crashed my 1912 Rolls Royce, blown up the engine in the Le Mans-winning 1928 Bentley, and got the maid pregnant. I'm leaving you naff all."

"Thank you, your lordship; and how many rooms does that have?"

[maggiebee]

Ha ha, had to read the punchline twice!! Nice one.