A dog owner (主人) says that his pet is a smart (聪明) one. When given money (当给它钱时), it could go to the shop to buy a newspaper (报纸). His friend gives some money to the dog. The dog takes (拿) the money and goes away, an hour later (一小时后), the dog does not come back with a newspaper. His friend asks (问) the owner the reason (理由) for this.
"How much do you give him?" asks the owner.
"Five dollars (美元)"
"Well, that is the reason. When you give him five dollars, he goes to the cinema."