At The Dentist

Tam went to his local dentist and asked how much it was for an extraction. 

“£50 for an extraction” replied the dentist.

“Och, hae ye no got ocht cheaper?” asked Tam, getting slightly agitated.

“But that is the normal charge for an extraction” explained the dentist.

“Whit about ye dinna yaise onie anaesthetic?” queried Tam.

“Well it would be highly unusual, but I could do that for £40” said the dentist.

“Hmmm, whit gin ye yaised ane o yir dentist trainees and nae anaesthetic?” suggested tam.

“Well, it is possible, but as they are only training I could not guarantee their level of professionalism and it would be a lot more painful, but I suppose the price would come down to £30” pondered the dentist.

“Fegs, that’s still owre muckle bit hou gin ye made it a trainin session an hae yon student dae the extraction an hae ither students watchin and lairnin?” Tam suggested, hopefully.

“Well, all right” said the dentist.  “It would be useful for the students and I would only charge you £5 in that case.”

“Braw!”  exclaimed Tam.  “That’s a deal.  Can ye book the wife in fir neist Thursday?”

(with thanks to Gordon Menzies of Gaberlunzie)