A maid in a Colombo 7 home, wanted a raise in her salary. The Madam was very upset about this and asked: 'Now Sumana, why do you want an increase?' Sumana: Well Madam, there are three reasons why I want an increase. The first is that I iron better than you. Madam: 'Who said you iron better than me?' Sumana: 'The Master said so.' Madam: 'Oh.' Sumana: 'The second reason is that I am a better cook than you.

' Madam: 'Nonsense, who said you were a better cook than me?' Sumana: 'The Master did.' Madam: 'Oh.

' Sumana: 'My third reason is that I am a better lover than you.

' Madam very upset now: 'Did the Master say so as well?' Sumana: 'No Madam, the Driver did.

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