Enthusiasm

An elderly shadchan was showing a novice the trade.  He took him on his rounds and explained, “The most important thing is to back up what I say – we mustn’t be seen to lie.”

The next day they went to a wealthy man’s home to speak about a shiddach for his son.

“The girl I have for you comes from a very fine family,” the elder shadchan said.

“A fine family, indeed,” the young shadchan called out. “The finest in the world!"

“Are they wealthy?”
“Wealthy?  They are millionaires,” the young one agreed.

“And is the girl pretty?”

“Of course.”

“What do you mean pretty??  She is an outstanding beauty!”
“The only fault is that she has a little hunch on her back,” the older shadchan continued.

“A little hunch?” The young apprentice became enthusiastic.  “Why it is a monument!”

Sometimes it pays to be a little reticent.