English Original
A wealthy matron is so proud of a valuable antique vase that she decides to have her bedroom painted the same color. Several painters try to match the shade, but none satisfies the eccentric woman.
Eventually, a confident painter approaches the task. The woman is pleased with his result, and he becomes famous.
Years later, after retiring and handing the business to his son, the father is asked a question: "Dad, how did you get those walls to match the vase so perfectly?"
"Son," he replies, "I painted the vase."
中文翻译
一位富有的女主人非常珍爱一个贵重的古董花瓶，于是决定将卧室粉刷成与花瓶相同的颜色。几位油漆匠尝试调配颜色，但无一能满足这位古怪的女士。
最终，一位自信的油漆匠接下了这个任务。女士对他的成果非常满意，他也因此成名。
多年后，他退休并将生意交给了儿子。儿子问道：“爸爸，有件事我一直想知道。您当年是如何让墙壁的颜色与花瓶如此完美匹配的？”
“儿子，”父亲回答道，“我刷的是花瓶。”