Both the
Doctor and Lawyer were touched and flattered that the old preacher would
ask them to be with him during his final moment......
They were also
puzzled; the preacher had never given them any indication that he particularly
liked either of them.....They both remembered his many long, uncomfortable
sermons about greed, covetousness and their avaricious behavior that
made them squirm in their seats.
Finally, the doctor said, "Preacher, why did you ask the two of us to come?"....
The old preacher mustered up some strength, then said weakly,
"Jesus died between
two thieves.....
and that's how I want
to die."