英语小笑话：绝配

A wealthy matron is so proud of a valuable antique vase that she decides to have her bedroom painted the same color as the vase. Several painters try to match the shade， but none comes close enough to satisfy the eccentric woman.

Eventually， a painter approaches who is confident he can mix the proper color. The woman is pleased with the result， and the painter becomes famous.

Years later， he retires and turns the business over to his son."Dad， “says the son， there’s something I’ve got to know. How did you get those walls to match the vase so perfectly？"

"Son”， the father replies， I painted the vase."

一个富有的主妇很是骄傲因为她收藏了一件非常有价值的古董花瓶，于是她决定把卧室粉刷成与花瓶同样的颜色。许多油漆匠都试图尽力与花瓶的颜色匹配，但是没有任何人能做得 让那古怪的女人满意的。

一个油漆匠很自信他能做到，最终他成功了。那个主妇很满意，于是这个油漆匠也变得很出名。

多年以后，油漆匠要退休了，他把自己的生意交给儿子去经营。

“爸爸”儿子问“我还有些事情想知道，你怎么能把墙粉刷得和花瓶的颜色那么相配？”

“儿子”爸爸回答到“我只不过是把花瓶刷了。”