English Original
A wealthy matron was so proud of a valuable antique vase that she decided to have her bedroom painted the same color. Several painters tried to match the shade, but none succeeded to the satisfaction of the eccentric woman.
Eventually, a painter approached who was confident he could mix the proper color. The woman was pleased with the result, and the painter became famous.
Years later, he retired and turned the business over to his son. "Dad," the son asked, "there's something I've got to know. How did you get those walls to match the vase so perfectly?"
"Son," the father replied, "I painted the vase."
中文翻译
一位富有的主妇非常珍视一个贵重的古董花瓶，以至于她决定将卧室粉刷成与花瓶相同的颜色。几位油漆工尝试调配出匹配的色调，但无一能让这位古怪的女士满意。
最终，一位油漆工前来，他自信能调出合适的颜色。女士对结果很满意，这位油漆工也因此成名。
多年后，他退休并将生意交给了儿子。"爸爸，"儿子问道，"有件事我必须知道。您当年是如何让墙壁的颜色与花瓶匹配得如此完美的？"
"儿子，"父亲回答，"我粉刷了花瓶。"