Nasreddin was lying on his couch with his eyes closed.
His brother-in-law went up to him and asked, “Are you asleep?”
“Why do you ask?” Nasreddin replied.
“I was wondering if you could lend me three hundred dollars,” said the other.
“Well,” answered Nasreddin, “let’s return to your fist question—‘Am I asleep.’ The answer is yes I am—so leave me alone!“