The Pope and the Lawyer

[Guest guest]

The pope and a lawyer happen to die at the same time and are standing

together at the gates of heaven. St. Peter says to them, "Ah, gentlemen,

we've been expecting you. Your rooms are ready." He turns to the lawyer

and says, "Excuse me for a moment while I take the pope to his room. I will

return presently and will then show you to your quarters."

"Gee," says the lawyer, "I wouldn't mind tagging along with you while you

take the pope to his room. That is, of course, if you don't mind."

"We would be delighted," says St. Peter, looking at the pope. The pope

smiles, and they all proceed through the pearly gates.

They arrive at the pope's room, and St. Peter opens the door. The room

has a twin bed, a couple of chairs, a little table, a thirteen inch color

TV, and looks pretty much like a room in a Holiday Inn.

Taking his leave of the thankful pope, St. Peter then escorts the lawyer

to his room. He opens the door, and the lawyer is shocked to see a palatial

suite complete with balcony, king-sized bed, spiral staircase, huge color TV

with remote control, stereo, DVD, plush carpeting, Jacuzzi, and a sauna. He

is totally flabbergasted and says to St. Peter, "This room is terrific!

But tell me, why is it that the pope, the leader of the entire Roman

Catholic Church, got only a standard room, and I got this wonderful

penthouse?"

"To tell you the truth," says St. Peter, "we have had many popes check

in up here, but you're the first lawyer to make it."