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A SALVO walked up to the rich lawyer’s house, knocked on the door and asked him if he’d like to make a donation to the Red Shield Appeal.
“No way!” said the lawyer.
“But look at this house you live in,” the Salvo pleaded. “You must have millions! Surely you can spare a few dollars?”
The lawyer mulled this over, then replied, “Did you know that my mother is dying from a horrible form of cancer and has enormous medical bills?”
“Well, no,” said the Salvo.
“And did you know my brother is a war veteran who’s blind and confined to a wheelchair?”
“Oh dear!” said the Salvo, beginning to feel embarrassed.
“Or that my sister’s husband just died, leaving her penniless with three children to raise?”
“I’m so sorry, I had no idea!” said the mortified Salvo.
“So if I don’t give any money to them, what makes you think I’d give any to you?” the lawyer asked.