A wealthy millionaire had an unusual hobby. He collected live alligators and kept them in the large swimming pool behind his mansion. He also had a beautiful, unmarried daughter.
One evening, he hosted a grand party and gathered all of his guests around the pool. Smiling, he made an announcement. “Ladies and gentlemen, I have a challenge for every man here.
Anyone who can swim across this pool full of alligators and make it to the other side alive can choose either one million dollars or my daughter’s hand in marriage.” The moment he finished speaking, everyone heard a huge splash.
A man was suddenly in the pool, swimming as fast as he possibly could while shouting in terror. The guests watched in amazement and cheered as he dodged the alligators and raced toward the other side.
Against all odds, he climbed out of the pool with only a torn shirt and a few scratches. The millionaire was stunned. “That was incredible!” he exclaimed. “I never thought anyone would actually do it.
A promise is a promise. Tell me, do you want my daughter or the one million dollars?” The exhausted man caught his breath and replied, “I don’t want your money, and I don’t want your daughter.” “I just want to know who pushed me into the pool!”