Two thieves

The old Priest lay dying in the hospital.For years he had faithfully served the people of Egypt

He motioned for his nurse to come near.

"Yes, Father?" said the nurse.

"I would really like to see Hosni Mubarak and Jamal Mubarak before I die," whispered the Priest.

"I'll see what I can do, Father," replied the nurse. The nurse sent the request to the president`s office and waited for a response.

Soon the word arrived that Both of them , were delighted to visit the Priest.

As they went to the hospital, Mubarak commented to Jamal "I don't know why the old Priest wants to see us, but it will certainly help our images and might even get us some favourable publicity for our new presidential election Deal."

Jamal agreed that it was a good thing.

When they arrived at the Priest's room, the Priest took Mubarak hand in his right hand and Jamal hand in his left

There was silence and a look of serenity on the old Priest's face.

Finally Hosni Mubarak spoke. "Father, of all the people you could have chosen, why did you choose us to be with you as you near the end?"

The old Priest slowly replied, "I have always tried to pattern my life after our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ."

"Amen," said Hosni.

"Amen," said Jamal.

The old Priest continued, "Jesus died between two thieves. I would like to do the same!"!