Small is Costly!

A man walked into a pet shop, pointed to a large dog in a kennel and said: "How much do you want for that big dog?" "Fifty dollars," replied the clerk. "And how much for that small fella there?" asked the customer. "One hundred dollars,"was the reply. "And for that tiny one?" "Two hundred dollars,"said the clerk. The customer looked puzzled. "How much,"he asked,"will it cost me if I don't buy a dog at all?"
Originally published November 14, 2002.