On the last day of kindergarten, the
children brought presents for their
teacher.

The florist's son gave her a box. She
shook it, held it up, and said, "I bet
I know what it is. Is it flowers?"

"That s right!" said the boy.

Then the candy store owner's son gave her
his package. She shook it, held it up, and
said, "I bet I know what it is. Is it a
box of candy?"

"That's right!" said the boy.

Next the liquor store owner's son handed
her his box.

She shook it, held it up, and noticed that it
was leaking. She touched a drop with her
finger and tasted it. "I bet I know what it
is. Is it wine?"

"No," said the boy.

She touched another drop to her tongue. "Is
it Champagne?"

"No," said the boy.

"I give up. What is it?"

The boy grinned. "A puppy!"