An elderly man with silver hair leisurely walked into a jewelry store on a Friday afternoon, accompanied by his stunning young companion. He approached the jeweler and mentioned that he was searching for an exceptional ring for his girlfriend. After browsing through the store’s collection, the jeweler presented him with a ring priced at $5,000. The man shook his head and said, “I don’t think you understand—I’m looking for something truly special.”

Taking the hint, the jeweler retrieved a more exclusive piece from the back room. “This is a gorgeous ring, priced at $40,000,” he said. The young woman’s eyes lit up, her excitement visible in her every movement. Noticing her reaction, the old man smiled and said, “We’ll take it.”

When the jeweler asked how he planned to pay, the man confidently replied that he would pay by check. «I understand you’ll want to verify the check, so I’ll write it now. You can contact the bank on Monday to confirm the funds, and I’ll collect the ring in the afternoon,» the man assured him.

Monday came, and the jeweler, now frustrated, called the old man. “Your account is empty!” he exclaimed. Unfazed, the old man chuckled and said, “I know. But just imagine the weekend I had!”