A Ripe Moment

A small boy was looking at the red ripe tomatoes growing in the farmer's
garden.

"I'll give you my two pennies for that tomato," said the boy pointing to
a beautiful, large, ripe fruit hanging on the vine.

"No," said the farmer, "I get a dime for a tomato like that one."

The small boy pointed to a smaller green one, "Will you take two pennies
for that one?"

"Yes," replied the farmer, "I'll give you that one for two cents."

"OK," said the lad, sealing the deal by putting the coins in the
farmer's hand. "I'll pick it up in about a week."