A hurricane blew across the Caribbean. It didn’t take long for the
expensive yacht to be swamped by high waves, sinking without a trace.
There were only two survivors: the boat’s owner, Dr. Eskin, and its
steward, Benny. Both managed to swim to the closest island. After
reaching the deserted strip of land, the steward was crying and very
upset that they would never be found. The other man was quite calm,
relaxing against a tree. "Dr. Eskin, Dr. Eskin, how can you be so
calm?" cried the steward, Benny. "We’re going to die on this
lonely island. We’ll NEVER be discovered here." "Sit down and
listen to what I have to say, Benny," began the confident Dr.
Eskin. "Five years ago I gave the United Way $500,000 and another
$500,000 to the United Jewish Appeal. I donated the same amounts four
years ago. And, three years ago, since I did very well in the stock
market, I contributed $750,000 to each. Last year business was good
again, so the two charities each got a million dollars." "So
what?" shouted Benny. "Well, it’s time for their annual fund
drives. They *will* FIND me!!" smiled Dr. Eskin.