Painting The Porch

One day, an out-of-work man knocks on the door of a home in an upper-class neighborhood. The lady of the house answers:

- Pardon me Mam, Im out of work and looking for any odd jobs that people need done. I'm very handy with everything from repairs to yard work, to painting...

- Painting? - the woman jumped in.

- Oh, yes, Ma'am! Im a very careful painter - the man replied, his face brightening at the realization she could provide him some work.

- I'll tell you what. My husband just bought some green paint last week to paint the porch out back with, but we haven't had any time. If you can do a good job, then you can paint it before he gets home and surprise him.

- Now, do a particularly good job and paint the trimmings white also, and I'll pay you an extra bonus.

- Oh yes, Ma'am, I'll do an excellent job!

He was told the paints were also around back in the garage.

A few hours later, the man returns to the door.

- That was quick, did you do a good job? - the woman inquires.

- Oh yes Ma'am, two coats! But there's something you should know - the man says.

- That's not a Porsche, thats a Mercedes!