Joe's Last Will and Testament 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."