As the last guests departed the affair, his wife,Helen, turned to her
oldest friend.
"Well, I'm sure Jimmy would be pleased," she said.
"I'm sure you're right," replied Judy, who lowered her voice and leaned in
close.
"How much did this really cost?"
"All of it," said Helen. "Thirty thousand."
"No!" Judy 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."
"$22,500 for a memorial stone? My God, how big is it?!"