A lawyer died and arrived at the Pearly Gates.

Saint Peter asked him, What have you done to merit entrance intoHeaven?

The lawyer thought a moment, then said, A week ago, I gave a quarterto a homeless person on the street.

Saint Peter asked Gabriel to check this out in the records, and aftera moment Gabriel affirmed that it was true.

Saint Peter said, Well , that's fine, but it's not really quiteenough to get you into Heaven.

The Lawyer said, Wait, wait! There's more! Three years ago, I alsogave a homeless person a quarter.

Saint Peter nodded to Gabriel, who, after a moment, nodded back toaffirm that it was true.

Saint Peter then whispered to Gabriel, Well, what do you suggest wedo with this fellow?

Gabriel gave the lawyer a sidelong glance, then said to Saint Peter,Let's give him back his 50 cents and tell him to go to Hell.