diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ead6dbc..518738d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -777,7 +777,7 @@ A function return value can be provided in the zero page addresses ACCU (+0..+3)
 
     char getchar(void)
     {
-        __asm {
+        return __asm {
             jsr 0xffcf
             sta accu
             lda #0