Daisy Cook, 90, of Regina sends this: A young padre, visiting a hospital ward for the first time, asked for a list of patients. Beside 20 names were the initials RC; beside two, the initial P. “How is it there are so many Roman Catholics?” he asked.
“That’s the breakfast list, 20 for Rice Crispies and two for porridge,” a nurse replied.
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