The priest challenged the rabbi at lunch: "Rabbi Cohen, when are you going to eat a piece of this delicious ham?" The rabbi answered, "I'll make a deal with you, Father Laughlin. If you get married, I'll eat the ham at your wedding."

Deals. The owner of a house wants to sell it. She picks a realtor. In return for 6% commission, the realtor will find a buyer. The papers are signed. The deal is struck. The realtor has promised to represent the seller. A potential buyer seeks the help of the realtor. Naturally, the realtor will want to sell his listing. But the realtor must also be loyal to the buyer. What does the realtor do if he knows about a better house listed by another realtor offered for less money? Does he remain loyal to his client the seller (a loyalty putting more money in his po…