A young man and an old Jew were in the same compartment.

At Kharkiv station there was an evening train going to Odessa. Just before departure, a young handsome guy flew into the car and ran into his compartment. There he saw that his neighbor was an old Jew who had made his bed in preparation for sleep. The young man addressed him:

- Can you tell me what time it is?

The old man looked at him, answered nothing and went to bed. He shrugged his shoulders and followed his example. The next morning, a guide woke them up:

- Dear passengers! The train is coming to Odessa! Hand over the laundry.

The old Jew stood up and turned to the guy:

Did you ask me about the time? I'll answer that. It's seven in the morning.

- Thank you. Let me ask you, why didn't you answer my question yesterday?

- Hmm. You know, if I told you what time it was, we'd keep talking. Then it would be found that in Odessa you have no one to stay. You'd be sure to ask me for a couple of nights, and I have my daughter Sarochka at home about your age. You would certainly fall in love with her – she is so beautiful and smart! – and decide to marry her.

- What's so bad about me wanting to marry your Sarka?

- Oh, hey, young man, why should I have a son-in-law who doesn't even have a watch?

via factroom.ru