>>>Bill died, leaving a will that provided $30,000 for an elaborate funeral.
>>>As the last of the visitors departed the affair, his wife, Lynne, turned
>>>to
>>>her oldest and closest friend and said,
>>>"Well, I'm sure Bill would be pleased."
>>>
>>>"I'm sure you're right," replied Jody, who then lowered her voice and
>>>then
>>>leaned in close, "How much did this really
>>>cost?" "All of it," said Lynne. "Thirty thousand."
>>>
>>>"No!" Jody exclaimed. "I mean, it was very nice, but $30,000?"
>>>
>>>Lynne replied, "The funeral home expenses were $6,500.
>>>I donated $500 to the church.
>>>The wake, food and drinks were another $500.
>>>
>>>The rest went for the Memorial Stone."
>>>
>>>Jody computed quickly. "$22,500 for a Memorial Stone? My God, how big is
>>>it?"
Two and a half carats, isn't it georgeous!"
>>>
way to go, girl! BC
