Lawyer:  Do you know why you are here today sir?

Client:    Yes, I am here for taking money from the treasury.

Lawyer:  What was the amount of money you stole from the treasury?

Client:     I believe it was four hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

Lawyer:  Did you spend any of the money sir?

Client:     Yes sir.

Lawyer:  What did you spend the money on sir?

Client:     Food, clothing, housing and utilities.

Lawyer:  Did you spend any of the money on lavish vacations?

Client:     No sir, lavish vacations are for the rich.

Lawyer:  How much of the stolen money do you have left sir?

Client:     Not very much.

Lawyer:  How much is not very much sir?

Client:     Five thousand dollars.

Lawyer:  How could you spend four hundred and forty five thousand

               dollars in less then six months?

Client:     Well let’s see, with the cost of living, property taxes, sales taxes,

                federal taxes, state taxes, city taxes and gasoline, surely you jest.

Lawyer:   Are you saying sir, you stole the money because the cost of living in

                the United States, one of the richest counties in the world is just too high?

Client:     That’s exactly what I am saying.

Lawyer:   I rest my case your honor.