Nathaniel continued '..I wish to be rich...BUT still have a generous heart. I do not want to be selfish.'
Ormann looked at him and said " how rich..do not worry. I won't get angry. You did say that you did not want to be selfish.'
Nathaniel thought a minute and was a bit worried about the taxes. But then he figured that he could afford to pay for it. Or if he used a good portion wisely in charities or municipals bonds, that could help too.
Nathaniel said ' Is having $2.5 million okay, hope that is not too greedy. I would not dare '$2.5 Million per year '
Ormann nodded ' Sure.. To help you, I will make that amount to be AFTER TAXES ' Ormann closed his eyes before granting the wish.
Soon Nathaniel got a phone call from the bank informing him that he received a windfall from the Government. and that the federal and other taxes was taken of. The banker said ' Congrats on your $2.5 millions, enjoy it ' and hung up the phone.
Nathaniel was amazed at his sudden riches. Quickly he want to write a check to a favorite charity. He looked at Ormann. But he smiled and said ' You can choose whichever one you want. '
Nathaniel thought a minute and wrote a $10,000 check to....
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