Lawyer and St. Peter
Nathan Morris, a lawyer, died and appeared before the Pearly
Gates. When he arrived, a chorus of angels began to sing in his
honour and St Peter himself came out to shake his hand.
"Mr Morris," said St Peter, "it is a great honour to have you
here at last. You are the first being to break Methuselah's record
for longevity. You have lived 1028 years."
"What are you talking about?" said Morris. "I'm 56."
"56? But aren't you Nathan Morris?" "Yes."
"A lawyer?" "Yes."
"From Brooklyn?" "Yes."
"Let me check the records," said St Peter. He slapped his hand
against his forehead.
"Now I see the mistake--we added up your billing hours!"
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