No Cheap Skates Wanted
The world’s Stingiest Man shuffled off finally and departed heavenwards. He was challenged at the pearly gates by St. Peter.
“What deeds of good did you do on earth?” queried Peter.
“I once gave a plugged penny to a poor beggar woman,” the stingy man replied.
The Recording Angel, assisted by Mother Eve, then glanced over the loose-leaf filing system to verify the claim.
“Is that all he has to his credit?” St. Peter asked.
“Yes, ’tis all—’tis all,” replied the angel.
“Well then, give him back his plugged penny and tell him to go to hell.”
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