It's In His Blood

A Middle Eastern oil sheik needed a heart transplant, but prior to the surgery the doctors advised that they should store his blood type in case the need arises.

Because the gentleman had a rare type of blood it couldn't be found locally. So the call went out internationally to a number of countries. Finally, a Jewish man was located who had the same type of blood and he willingly donated his blood to the Muslim man.

After the surgery the sheik sent the Jew a thank you card for giving his blood along with a very expensive new car as a token of his appreciation.

Unfortunately, the oil sheik had to go through a corrective surgery soon after. His doctors telephoned the Jew who was more than happy to donate his blood again.

After the second surgery, the sheik sent the Jew a thank you card and a small box of candy.

The Jew was shocked to see that the Middle Eastern man had this time sent something much less extravagant. He knew the sheik was filthy rich! He telephoned him and discreetly inquired as to why this time his generosity had been so much less.

"Well," the oil sheik explained, "You have to remember, I have Jewish blood now."