Charge for Bread and Butter

    Some years ago, my dad, an attorney, took me to a fancy restaurant in NowYorkCity. When the bill arrived, there was a $1.50 charge for bread and butter. Dad paid the bill, including the charge for bread and butter. However, the next day, he sent a letter to the resturant stating that the charge was uncalled for. Enclosed in the same envelope was a bill for $500 in legal services.

    Someone from the restaurant called immediately and asked, "What is this $500 bill for? We never ordered any legal services."

    Dad replied, "I never ordered any bread and butter."

    The $1.50 was returned without delay.