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A nice stone 上好的石头 Sometime after Paul died, his widow, Lily, was finally able to speak about what a thoughtful and wonderful man her late husband had been. Paul thought of everything, she told her friends. Just before he died, Paul handed me three envelopes. Lily, he told me, I have put all my last wishes in these three envelopes. After I am dead, please open them and do exactly that I have instructed. Then, I can rest in peace. What was in the envelopes? her friends asks. The first envelope contained $5000 with a note, please use this money to buy a nice casket. So I bought a beautiful mahogany（桃花心木） casket with such a comfortable lining that I know Paul is resting comfortably.” The second envelope contained $10000 with a note, Please use this for a nice funeral. I arranged Paul a vey dignified funeral and bought all his favorite food for everyone attending. And the third envelope? asked her friends. The third envelope contained $30000 with a note, Please use this to buy a nice stone. Holding her hand in the air, Lily said, So, do you like my stone? showing off her 10 carat diamond ring. 保罗死后过了一段时间，遗孀莉莉最终觉得是时候跟大伙说说她的丈夫多么体贴多么好。 “保罗什么事情都安排好了，”莉莉跟朋友们说，“临死时，保罗给我三个信封。‘莉莉’他说，‘这三个信封里装有我的遗愿。我死后请你打开，按照我说的去做，那样，我就安息了。’” “信封里装的什么愿望啊？”朋友们问。 “第一个信封里有5000美元和一张条，‘请用这些钱每一副好棺材。’我就买了一副舒适衬里的红木棺材，漂亮大方，我知道保罗躺在里面一定很舒适。” “第二个信封里有一万美元和一张条，‘请用这些钱办一个像样的葬礼。’‘我就为保罗张罗了一个体面的葬礼，买了所有保罗最爱吃东西给所有人分享。’” “第三个信封呢？”朋友们追问。 “第三个信封里有3万美金和一张条，‘请用这些钱买一块上好的石头（指墓碑）’” 莉莉举起手来说：“看，这块石头好看吗？”莉边说边秀着她十克拉的钻戒。