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THE ANGLICAN DOG

A man came to an Anglican Church and asked to see the Vicar.

"Vicar," he said, "My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him."

The Vicar said, "I'm sorry to hear about your dog, but we Anglicans don't do funerals for dogs. You might try the Baptist church down the street. Baptists will do most anything."

The man turned sadly and said, "I'm sorry you won't do my dog's funeral, but I understand. I'll try the Baptist church. But would you tell me how much would it be appropriate give the Baptist Church as a memorial if they do the funeral? I was thinking of a gift of £10,000. Do you think that is enough?"

"Wait a minute," the Vicar said. "You didn't tell me that your dog was Anglican..."

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