Four brothers

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Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful
> > doctors and lawyers and prospered.. Some years later, they chatted after
> > having dinner together. They discussed the gifts they were able to give
> > their elderly mother who lived far away in another city.
> >
> > The first said, "I had a big house built for Mama."
> >
> > The second said, " I had a hundred thousand dollar theater built
> > in the house.."
> >
> > The third said, "I had my Mercedes dealer deliver an SL600 to
> > her."
> >
> > The fourth said, "You know how Mama loved reading the Bible and
> > you know she can't read anymore because she can't see very well.
> >
> > Well, I met this preacher who told me about a parrot that can
> > recite the entire Bible. It took twenty preachers _12 years_ to teach
> > him.
> > I had to pledge to contribute $100,000 a year for twenty years to the
> > church, but it was worth it. Mama just has to name the chapter
> > and verse and the parrot will recite it."
> >
> > The other brothers were impressed. After the holidays Mom sent
> > out her Thank You notes.
> >
> > She wrote:
> > " Milton , the house you built is so huge I live in only one room,
> > but I have to clean the whole house. Thanks anyway."
> >
> > "Marvin, I am too old to travel. I stay home, I have my groceries
> > delivered, so never used the Mercedes. The thought was good
> > Thanks."
> >
> > "Michael, you gave me an expensive theater with Dolby sound, it
> > could hold 50 people, but all of my friends are dead, I've lost my
> > hearing and I'm nearly blind. I'll never use it. Thank you for the
> > gesture just the same."
> >
> > "Dearest Melvin, you were the only son to have the good sense to
> > give a little thought to your gift. The chicken was delicious. Thank
> > you."
> >
> > Luv Ya,
> > MAMA
> >

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