you were out of fruit. So, you went to Howdy’s Place to get groceries. At Howdy’s Place, you don’t pay with money- you pay with jokes. If he laughs, you get whatever you’re buying for free- If he doesn’t, then invite a friend to pay for you- or think of some other joke to tell instead. You went into the store, grabbed all the groceries you wanted, put them at the register, and waited for Howdy (the only one working there 😥) to ask for your joke. “Howdy-do, neighbor! Got a joke yet?”