The Patel family in Gujarat was puzzled when the coffin
of their dead mother arrived from the USA. It was sent by one of the daughters.
The dead body was very tightly squeezed inside the
coffin, with no space left in it at all. When they opened the lid , they found
a letter on the top addressed to the entire family.
Dear Chandrakantbhai, Arvindbhai, Mohan and Varsha, I am
sending Ma's body to you, since it was her wish that she be cremated in the
compound of our ancestral home in GUJARAT. Sorry, I could not come along as all
of my paid leave is consumed.
You will find inside the coffin, under Ma's body, 12 cans
of cheese, 10 packets of Toblerone chocolates and 8 packets of Badam. Please
divide these among all of you.
On Ma's feet you will find a new pair of Reebok shoes
(size 10) for Mohan.
There are also 2 pairs of shoes for Radha's and Lakshmi's
sons. Hope the sizes are correct.
Ma is wearing 6 American T-Shirts. The large size is for
Mohan. Just distribute the rest among yourselves. The 2 new Jeans that Ma is
wearing are for the boys. The Swiss watch that Reema wanted is on Ma's left
wrist.
Shanta masi, Ma is wearing the necklace, earrings and
ring that you asked for. Please take them off her.
The 6 white cotton socks that Ma is wearing must be
divided among my nephews. Please distribute all these fairly.
Love,
Smita Patel.
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