Tommy was a very honest man (which was unusual, him being a Lawyer ).

Tommy and his wife had 12 children and needed to move as the rental agreement for their home was coming to an end and the lease would not be renewed. He was having great difficulty finding a new home. No one would rent to him in fear that 12 children would destroy the home. He could not say that he had no children, he could not lie, after all, lawyers cannot and do not lie.  So, he had an idea, he sent his wife for a walk to the cemetery with 11 of their children.

He took the remaining child with him to see homes with the Estate Agent. He liked one of the homes and the agent was filling out the application forms.

"How many children do you have?"

"I have 12 children." Tommy replied.

The agent asked "Where are the others?"

With a sad look the Tommy answered, "They are in the cemetery with their mother."