Just before his sixth birthday, the Sultan said, "Son, I love you very much. Your birthday is coming soon. What would you like?"
The boy replied, "Daddy, I would like to have my own airplane."
His father bought him American Airlines.
Just before his seventh birthday, the Sultan said, "Son, you are my pride and joy. Whatever you wish for your birthday, it's yours."
His son replied, "Daddy, I'd like a boat."
His father bought him the Cunard Line.
Just before his eighth birthday, the Sultan said, "Son, you bring so much happiness int o my life! Anything you choose, I shall get for you."
His son replied , "Daddy, I'd like to be able to watch cartoons."
His father bought him Disney Studios.
Just before his ninth birthday, the Sultan said, "Son, you are my life. Your birthday is coming soon. Ask for whatever you wish. I shall get it for you."
His son, who'd grown to love Disney, replied, "Daddy, I'd like a Mickey Mouse outfit and a Goofy outfit."
His father bought him the Democratic Party and CBS News.
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