An attorney had passed away unexpectedly. Heart attack. It was discovered that his finances were a disaster,....he had blown everything on gambling and hookers. There was not even enough money to bury him.
One of his friends took it upon himself to try and raise enough money for a decent funeral. He paid a visit to a wealthy old local philanthropist and explained the situation. The old man sat back and appraised the story thoughtfully.
At last he said, "Well,... alright. How much does it cost to bury a lawyer?"
The friend swallowed hard and said, "About five thousand dollars." The old man considered this for a moment,.. nodded,... and took out his checkbook. He scribbled for a minute and handed the man a check.
"Here's $25,000. Go bury five of them."
One of his friends took it upon himself to try and raise enough money for a decent funeral. He paid a visit to a wealthy old local philanthropist and explained the situation. The old man sat back and appraised the story thoughtfully.
At last he said, "Well,... alright. How much does it cost to bury a lawyer?"
The friend swallowed hard and said, "About five thousand dollars." The old man considered this for a moment,.. nodded,... and took out his checkbook. He scribbled for a minute and handed the man a check.
"Here's $25,000. Go bury five of them."
