The Successful Sons
July 19th, 2005
Three elderly women, recently transplanted to a retirement home, were getting acquainted. Inevitably, their conversation turned to children.
“My son is the most successful doctor on Harley Street,” announced one.
Not to be outdone, the second remarked, “My son is the most successful trader in the City”.
The third remained conspicuously silent. Sensing easy game, the first matron inquired, “And you, dear, do you have a son?”
“And is he a professional?” demanded the second.
“Well, not exactly,” answered the third. “Actually, he’s a plumber. And not only that, he’s gay”.
Beaming, one of the poor woman’s interrogators offered consolation.
“Ah, he’s not doing so well.”
This time it was the third woman who smiled. “He’s not doing too badly,” she explained. “He goes out with the most successful doctor on Harley Street and the most successful trader in the City.”