Guest guest Posted March 31, 1999 Report Share Posted March 31, 1999 Mr. Smith was brought to Sisters of Mercy Hospital (a Catholic Hospital, of course), and taken quickly in for coronary by-pass surgery. The operation went well and, as the groggy man regained consciousness, he was reassured by a Sister of Mercy, who was waiting by his bed. "Mr. Smith, you're going to be just fine," said the nun, gently patting his hand. "We do need to know, however, how you intend to pay for your treatment and stay here. Are you covered by insurance?" "No, I'm not, " the man whispered hoarsely. "Then you can pay in cash?" persisted the nun. "I'm afraid I cannot, Sister." "Well, do you have any close relatives?" the nun questioned sternly. "Just my sister in New Mexico," he volunteered, "but she's a humble spinster nun." "Oh, I must correct you, Mr. Smith. Nuns are not spinsters – they're married to God!" "Wonderful," said Mr. Smith. "In that case, please send the bill to my brother-in-law." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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