A BOWL OF ICE CREAM

In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. The server put a glass of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" "50 cents" replied the server. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied a number of coins. "How much is a bowl of plain ice cream?" he inquired. Some people were now waiting for a table and the server was a bit impatient "35 cents," she said brusquely. The little boy again counted the coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said. The server brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and departed. When the server came back, she began wiping down the table and then swallowed hard at what she saw. There, placed neatly beside the empty bowl, was 15 cents - her tip.