The cook replies, "If you want to have some, contribute something."

     So the neighbor goes away and returns shortly with a bag of rolls.

     The cook says, "Fine."

     A second neighbor comes to the door. "Boy, I'd sure like to have some of that!"

     The cook says, "If you want to eat, contribute something."

     So the neighbor goes away and comes back a minute later with a big bottle of soda.

     The cook says, "Okay."

     Another neighbor is attracted by the smell of the food. "Mmm-mmm....That smells good!"

     The cook says, "If you want to join us, contribute something."

     So the neighbor goes away and comes back in a few minutes with a cake.

     The cook says, "Great."

     A fourth neighbor appears at the open door. "Gee, that smells so delicious!"

     The cook says, "If you want to eat with us, contribute something."

     So the neighbor goes away. Five minutes pass...ten minutes...fifteen minutes....A half hour later he finally returns, but he's not holding anything.

     The cook says, "Well?"