The priest was instructing a class of third-graders
at All Saints grammar school.
"There were two brothers, and one of them chose the
wicked path of Satan. The brother was evil and corrupt
and did great damage to many people, and wound up a
convicted criminal in a tiny, dark cell.
"But the other brother studied hard and became a
great, rich, knowledgeable lawyer.
"Now, children, what is the difference between these two
brothers, who started out in the same place, who together
embarked upon life's stormy seas?"
Herman raised his hand and said,
"Easy. One of them got caught."
at All Saints grammar school.
"There were two brothers, and one of them chose the
wicked path of Satan. The brother was evil and corrupt
and did great damage to many people, and wound up a
convicted criminal in a tiny, dark cell.
"But the other brother studied hard and became a
great, rich, knowledgeable lawyer.
"Now, children, what is the difference between these two
brothers, who started out in the same place, who together
embarked upon life's stormy seas?"
Herman raised his hand and said,
"Easy. One of them got caught."