The Maid's Raise

The maid was negotiating a raise. The mistress asked:

- Tell me, Lucy, why should I give you a raise?

- Because I iron shirts better than you, Lucy said.

- Who told you this?

- Your husband. And I cook much better than you.

- Who told you such an ineptitude?

- Your husband, ma'am. I also give head better than you.

- It was also my husband who told you this?

The Lady's anger was about to explode. Lucy answered:

- No, ma'am. It was the gardener...