A man was brought to Mercy Hospital and taken in for coronary surgery The operation went well and as the groggy man regained consciousness he was reassured by a Sister of Mercy who was waiting by his bed Mr Smith you re going to be just fine said the nun gently patting his hand We do need to know however how you intend to pay for your stay here Are you covered by insurance? No I m not the man whispered hoarsely Can you pay in cash? persisted the nun I m afraid I cannot Sister Well do you have any close relatives? the nun asked Just my sister in Mexico he volunteered But she s a humble spinster nun Oh I must correct you Mr Smith Nuns are not spinsters They are married to God Wonderful said Mr Smith In that case please send the bill to my brother-in-law

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