The Dying Widow

A very busy corporate lawyer was called out of an important meeting to the bedside of an extremely wealthy widow who was one of the firm's most prestigious clients. She was also known for her devoted Christian faith. He was ushered into her bedroom, and asked, "What can I do for you, Mrs. Smith?"

"Just come and stand beside my bed," she said. He did so. About five minutes later, a lawyer from another firm that served the widow's family interests was brought in. She instructed him to stand on the other side of her bed. After 15 or 20 minutes of standing virtually motionless, with no further indication of what either man had been called in to do, the first lawyer said, "Mrs. Smith, I don't want to neglect you at a time like this, but I left a very important meeting to come here, and I really should be getting back. I'm sure Mr. Jones has a busy schedule, too. Is there anything you need either of us to do before we go? We'll be glad to take care of any concerns you have at this time."

The widow said, "No. I'm dying, and I don't need any more legal services. What I want you to do for me now is to stand where you are until I'm gone, because I've always wanted to die like my Lord did --- between two thieves!"