A wealthy Arab Sheik was admitted to hospital for heart surgery,
but prior to the surgery, the doctors needed to store his type of
blood in case the need arose.
As the gentleman had a rare type of blood, it couldn't be found
locally, so, the call went out.
Finally, a Scotsman was located who had a similar blood type. The
Scot willingly donated his blood for the Arab.
After the surgery, the Arab sent the Scotsman, in appreciation
for giving his blood, a new BMW, 5 carats of diamonds and $50,000
dollars.
A couple of days later, once again, the Arab had to go through
corrective surgery.
The hospital telephoned the Scotsman who was more than happy to
donate more of his blood again.
After the second surgery, the Arab sent the Scotsman a thank-you
card and a box of Black Magic chocolates.
The Scotsman was shocked that the Arab did not reciprocate his
kind gesture as he had before.
He phoned the Arab and asked him: "I thought you would be
generous again, that you would give me another BMW, diamonds and
money ... but you only gave me a thank-you card and a box of
chocolates."
To this the Arab replied:
"Aye laddie, but I have Scottish blood in ma veins now".[/FONT]
Truth is truth!
What does this mean, Scottish are frugal?
Laddie.