Misunderstood
Physician (to a newly-arrived guest at a water-cure):—“The nature of your illness requires that you follow the rules here strictly. Drink three glasses of water every morning; after each glass, walk for half an hour. Exercise is the main thing. Strict diet’! Three cigars a day: one after breakfast, one after dinner, one after supper. Come to see me again in three days.”
Physician (after three days):—“Well, how does the cure agree with you?”
Guest:—“Thank you, Doctor; so far, quite well. If I only did not feel so sick afterwards.”
Physician:—“Feel sick? After what? Doesn’t the water agree with you?”
Guest:—“Oh yes, that isn’t it, but the cigars—I never smoked before!”