A man walked into a barbershop and asked, “How long before I can get a haircut?”
The barber glanced around at the crowded shop and replied, “About two hours.”
The man nodded and left.
A few days later, the same man came in again and asked, “How long before I can get a haircut?”
The barber looked around and said, “Around three hours.”
Once again, the man left without another word.
About a week later, the man returned and asked, “When can I get my hair cut?”
The barber checked the shop and said, “Roughly an hour.”
The man left just as before.
Confused, the barber turned to his friend and said, “Bill, do me a favor—follow that guy. I want to know where he keeps going. He always asks how long the wait is, but never stays for a haircut.”
A short while later, Bill came back, laughing so hard he could barely speak.
The barber asked, “Well? Where does he go?”
Wiping away tears, Bill replied between chuckles, “To your house… to see your wife!”