What an Italian will do for family

What an Italian will do for family

An old Italian lived alone. He wanted to plant his annual tomato
garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard. His
only son, Alfred, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man
wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament.

Dear Alfredo,
I am feeling pretty sad, because it looks like I won't be able to
plant my tomato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be
digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be
over. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like in the
old days.
Love, Papa

A few days later he received a letter from his son.

Dear Papa
Don't dig up that garden. That's where the bodies are buried.
Love, Fredo

At 4 a.m. the next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and
dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to
the old man and left.

Later that same day the old man received a
telegram from his son.

Dear Papa,
Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now.
That's the best I could do under the circumstances.
Love you, Fredo