last one for today, best get back to work

[sotty]

> > In the hospital the relatives gathered in the waiting room, where

> > their family member lay gravely ill.

> >

> > Finally, the doctor came in looking tired and sombre..

> >

> > "I'm afraid I'm the bearer of bad news," he said as he surveyed the

> > worried faces.

> >

> > "The only hope left for your loved one at this time is a brain

> > transplant.

> >

> > It's an experimental procedure, very risky but it is the only hope.> >

> > Insurance will cover the procedure, but you will have to pay for the

> > brain yourselves."

> >

> > The family members sat silent as they absorbed the news. After a

> > great length of time, someone asked, "Well, how much does a brain

cost?"

> >

> > The doctor quickly responded, "$5,000 for a female brain, and $200 for

> > a male brain."

> >

> > The moment turned awkward. Men in the room tried not to smile,

> > avoiding eye contact with the women, but some actually smirked.

> >

> > A man unable to control his curiosity, blurted out the question

> > everyone wanted to ask,

> >

> > "Why is the female brain so much more?"

> >

> > The doctor smiled at the childish innocence and explained to the

> > entire group, "It's just standard pricing procedure. We have to mark

> > down the price of the male brains, because they've actually been

> > used."