*An elderly lady decided to give herself a big treat for her significant birthday by staying overnight in one of Chicago's most expensive hotel.* *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 and a huge conference center 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 New York
, Los Angeles , and Las Vegas 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 check and gave it
to the Manager. *
*The Manager was surprised when he looked at the check. "But madam, this
check 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." *
