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Joe's will provided $ 30,000 for an elaborate funeral. As the last
guests departed the affair, his wife, Helen, turned to her oldest
friend.
"Well, I'm sure Joe 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 Helen. "Thirty thousand."
"No!" Jody exclaimed. "I mean, it was very nice, but $ 30,000?"
Helen answered. "The funeral was $ 6,500. I donated $ 500 to the
church. The wake, food and drinks 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."