THE WAR IS OVER
The story is told about a man in Amsterdam who, not so long ago, was feeling guilty about something he had done, so he went and talked to his preacher.
He said, "I feel terrible because I've sinned. During World War II I hid a refugee in my attic."
The preacher said, "I don't believe that's a sin at all. I wouldn't feel bad about that if I were you."
"But I made him agree to pay me 20 Gulden for every week he stayed."
The preacher said, "Well, I admit that wasn't the most noble thing to do, but you did it for a good cause, so I still wouldn't worry about it."
The man said, "Oh thank you, that eases my mind. I have only one more question to ask you -- Do I have to tell him the war is over?"
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