The Funeral Stone

[Michelle]

Sam died. His will provided $30,000 for an elaborate funeral. As the last

guests departed the affair, his wife Sarah turned to her oldest and dearest

friend. "Well, I'm sure Sam would be pleased," she said.







"I'm sure you're right," replied Jody, who lowered her voice and leaned in

close. "How much did this really cost?"







"All of it," said Sarah. "Thirty thousand."







"No!" Jody exclaimed. "I mean, it was very nice, but $30,000?"







Sarah answered, "The funeral was $6,500. I donated $500 to the synagogue.

The whisky, wine and snacks 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...."