bids were solicited from carpenters from across the state and were presented to
the Governor.
First a carpenter from Carencro looks it over. After a session of
measuring and figuring he presents his bid.
I can do it for $9,000, he says, "I'd need $4,000 for materials,
$4,000 for my crew, and $1,000 profit for me."
Next a coonass from Lafayette does his measuring and calculating,
then says, "I'll do it for $7,000, $3,000 for materials, $3,000
for my crew, and $1,000 profit for me."
Last a Cajun from Breaux Bridge steps up. Without even looking at
the job site he says, "I'll do it for $27,000."
Surprised at how high it is, the Governor asks him to explain it.
"It's simple," he says, "$10,000 for me, $10,000 for you, and we
hire the guy from Lafayette."
The Governor used his $10,000 to buy his girlfriend a Rolex.
No one said it happen just recently! 
