Johnny’s Honest Answer Six-year-old Johnny was waiting at the bus stop with his mother. Before the bus arrived, she quietly said, “I’m going to buy one adult ticket.
If the driver asks how old you are, tell him you’re five. That way, I won’t have to pay for your ticket.” The bus pulled up, and they climbed aboard.
Johnny’s mother bought an adult return ticket. The driver smiled at the little boy and asked, “What’s your name, young man?” “Johnny,” he replied proudly. “And how old are you, Johnny?” “I’m five years old.”
The driver smiled and asked one more question. “And when will you be six?” Johnny answered without hesitation, “As soon as I get off the bus!”