Life with Father1947

Rev. Dr. Lloyd:
After considerable thought, we voted that out supporting members should each contribute a sum equal to the cost of their pew.

Father:
I paid $5,000 for that pew.

Vinnie:
Yes, Clare, that makes out contribution $5,000.

Father:
That's robbery. Do you know what that pew is worth today? $3,000. That's what the last one sold for. I've taken a dead loss on that pew of $2,000 already. Frank Bags sold me that pew when the market was at its peak. He knew when to get out. And I'm warning you, Vinnie. If the market ever goes up, I'm going to unload that pew!