Pass The Chicken Soup

Because he was close to the seat of power for many years, a former White House Staff member is a frequent speechmaker. And more often than not, he ends his speeches with an episode from the life of a friend whom he describes as the happiest man on earth. “One day,” he says, “I asked my friend for the secret to his happiness. I saw a lovable grin come over his face. Then he gave me this answer:

“When I was a young man, I was heels-over-head in love with Nellie, the sweetest girl that ever lived. Nellie had one big fault when we married thirty years ago and she still has it: she was always late. One evening, just before we were married, we were walking down a shady street when we came to a big poster announcing that a famous singer was going to give a recital in our neighborhood. Nellie exclaimed, “I certainly would like to hear that man sing.” I…