They All Do It Posted on May 2, 2013 by webcarepk — No Comments ↓ “Johnny,” said the teacher, “if coal is selling at $6 a ton and you pay your dealer $24, how many tons will he bring you?” “A little over three tons, ma’am,” said Johnny. “Why, Johnny, that isn’t right,” said the teacher. “No, ma’am, I know it isn’t,” said Johnny, “but they all do it.” Received from Thomas Ellsworth.