NOT SO FREE WILL
The dying man, Morris, was talking to his wife. “Jennie, be sure to put David in charge of the store when I’m gone.” “David?” she asked, “Why not Nathan? He’s a smart boy.” Morris nodded weakly. “Okay, but give Isaac the station wagon.” “But Benny needs it for his family.” “All right,” Morris said, “give it to Benny. But let Becky have the country house.” “Papa,” said his wife, “you know Becky hates the country. Give it to Rosalie.” “Mama,” the old man groaned, “who’s dying, you or me?” From Storytelling, by William Bausch
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