A tramp walks into a home decorating shop.
The guy behind the counter greets him
"morning, what can I do for you today?"
"2 bottles of methylated spirits please!"
The guy has seen this before "no way buddy, I know your game, you're gonna drink em, it'll kill ya I won't have any part of that... Sorry"
The tramp with tears in his eyes goes on to explain.. "sorry its not what it looks like, I've got this painting job to do and my brushes need cleaning... with the money I'll earn I can get into a shelter and reconnect with my estranged family and start to rebuild my life again".
The guy behind the desk is genuinely moved by the man's story and decides to help him out.
"I'm sorry man, good on you I hope you make your dreams come true... here you go 2 bottles that's 3 pounds"
The tramp thanks the man, pays him and picks up a bottle in each hand and then pauses for a second and says..
"Would ya have a couple of cold ones by chance?"
