I did a favor for a boss, and he wanted to tip me..

i didn't want to be comp'd with money.. (i didn't want to have the favor be considered something i did for money..i happened to like the guy and wanted to do a kindness..)

he was surpried --but then asked how he could repay the kindness..

i picked up the History of the Yidish Language, and told him he could give me the book.. he was surprises, but i got the book!