A New Ten Speed

A father came home from a long business trip to find his son riding a very fancy new 10 speed bike.

- Where did you get the money for the bike? It must have cost $300.

- Easy, Dad - the boy replied - I earned it hiking.

- Come on - the father said - Tell me the truth.

- That is the truth - the boy replied - Every night you were gone, Mr. Reynolds from the grocery store would come over to see Mom. He'd give me a $20 bill and tell me to take a hike!