Guest guest Posted July 2, 1999 Report Share Posted July 2, 1999 >What Will He Be? >------------------------------- >An older couple had a son, who was still living with his parents. The >parents were a little worried, as the son was still unable to decide >about his career path... so they decided to do a small test. > >They took a ten-dollar bill, a Bible, and a bottle of whiskey, and put >them on the front hall table. Then they hid, hoping he would think >they weren't at home. > >The father told the mother, "If he takes the money he will be a >businessman, if he takes the Bible he will be a priest - but if he >takes the bottle of whiskey, I'm afraid our son will be a drunkard." > >So the parents took their place in the nearby closet and waited >nervously. Peeping through the keyhole they saw their son arrive home. >He saw the note they had left, saying they'd be home later. Then, he >took the 10-dollar bill, looked at it against the light, and slid it >in his pocket. > >After that, he took the Bible, flicked through it, and took it also. > >Finally, he grabbed the bottle, opened it, and took an appreciative >whiff to be assured of the quality. Then he left for his room, >carrying all the three items. > >The father slapped his forehead, and said: "Darn, it's even worse than >I ever imagined..." > >"What do you mean?" his wife inquired. > >"Our son is going to be a politician!" replied the concerned father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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