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“And you are?” asked St Peter.

“Gerald Johnson” answered the shabbily-dressed man, meekly.

“What qualifies you for Paradise?”

“Well, I inherited a huge fortune, gave everything to the needy, was subsequently offered a knighthood for that but refused because I didn't want anyone to know about it. I simply wanted to help.”

“Really?... what a miserable life!” said St Peter.

“No!... not at all!” insisted Gerald. “I loved my life!”

“The Big Man expects you to love Him, but endure life!”

“... so be a good chap and take the lift to the basement. You won’t need your coat.

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    Christopher over 5 years ago

    Next time I tell someone to go to hell I'm going to say "Be a good chap and take a lift to the basement!"

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    Neville Hunt over 5 years ago

    😊

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