The Raise for the Maid

The wife was very upset because the maid asked for a pay increase and decided to talk to her about the raise. She asked: “Now Maria, why do you want a pay increase?” Maria: "Well, madam, there are three reasons why I want an increase. The first is that I iron better than you." Wife: "Who said you iron better than me?" Maria: "Your husband says so." Wife: "Oh." Maria: "The second reason is that I cook better than you." Wife: "Nonsense, who said you were a better cook?" Maria: "Your husband did." Wife: "Oh." Maria: "The third reason is that I am better at sex than you." Wife (really furious now): "Did my husband say that as well?" Maria: "No madam … the gardener did." Wife: "So ... how much do you want?"