The school inspector

One morning an inspector went into a Welsh school, entered a class and took over the lesson on the resurrection of Lazarus.

"Now children," he said, "what is the English for Mair?"

Immediately a forest of hands shot up and the answer Mary was given.

"What," continued the inspector cunningly, "is the English for Martha?"

No-one answered and then one nine year old raised his hand. "Mrs. Davies sir", he said.

"Why do you think it is Mrs. Davies?" asked the inspector in astonishment.

"Well, sir," came the answer, "everyone calls the lady who lives in Rose Cottage 'Mrs. Davies,' but her husband calls her Martha.