The Leaking Gift

For Christmas, the children brought gifts for their teacher. The florist's son brought flowers, and the candy store owner's daughter brought candy. Then, the liquor store owner's son brought up a big, heavy box that was leaking slightly.

The teacher touched a drop of the liquid, tasted it, and asked, "Is it wine?" "No," the boy replied. She tasted another drop. "Champagne?" "No," said the boy. "It's a puppy!"