Re: Adam's Helpmeet
Walter Nusbaum (nusbaum@iglobal.net)
Sat, 5 Apr 1997 18:24:35 -0600
At 09:30 AM 4/5/97 -0600, you wrote:
>(Ian 4/5) ADAM & EVE - YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
>
>One day, after a near eternity in the Garden of Eden, Adam calls out to God,
>"Lord I have a problem."
>
>"What's the problem, Adam?" God replies.
>
>"Lord I know you created me, and have provide for me, and surrounded me with
>this beautiful garden and all these wonderful animals, but I'm unhappy."
>
>"Why is that?" come the re[ly from heaven.
>
>"Lord, I know you created this place for me, with all this lovely food and
>all these beautiful animals, but I am lonely."
>
>"Well Adam, in thar case I have the perfect solution. I shall create a
>'woman' for you."
>
>"What's a 'woman', Lord?"
>
>"This 'woman' will be the most intelligent, sensitive, caring, and beautiful
>creature I have ever created. She will be so intelligent that she can figure
>out what you want, before you want it. She will be so sensitiveand caring
>that she will know your every mood, and how to make you happy. Her beauty
>will rival that of the heavens and the earth. She will unquestioningly care
>for your every need and desire. She will be the perfect companion for you,"
>replies the heavenly voice.
>
>"Sounds great."
>
>"She will be, but this 'woman' is going to cost you, Adam."
>
>"How much will this 'woman' cost me Lord?" Adam replies.
>
>"She'll cost you your right arm, your right leg, an eye, and an ear."
>
>Adam ponders this for some time with a look of deep thought and concern on
>his face. Finally Adam says to God, "Ehhh, what can I get for a rib?"
Later, Adam was heard to exclaim, "I want my rib back!"
Best wishes,
Walt Sr.