The man leaned back on his stool, adjusted his glasses, and gave the young woman a thoughtful look. The entire bar had gone quiet, everyone eager to hear what he would say.
He smiled, reached into his wallet, and slowly pulled out a crisp $100 bill.
Placing it gently on the counter, he looked her straight in the eye and said:
“Paint my house.”
For a moment, there was complete silence.
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