Sandy Morton wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>, James Annan
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>One of our neighbours had their (cheapish) bike stolen a few weeks
>>ago.
>
>
> I suppose everyone knows the story about the minister who lost his
> bike?
>
No, but google suggests:
A padre lost his bicycle. He was very distraught and consulted a friend
about what to do.
"It must be a member of your congregation who took it," said his friend.
"Next Sunday after your sermon, read out the ten commandments. When you
come to 'thou shalt not steal', pause and take a good look at the
congregation. The one who stole it will look guilty and you will be able
to spot him."
The following Sunday the friend asked the padre if he had found his bicycle.
"Yes, indeed," replied the padre, "its back with me."
"So you followed my advice and found the guilty man?"
"In a way," replied the padre. "When I came to 'thou shalt not commit
adultery', I suddenly recalled where I had left it."
What do I win?
James
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