Toast!

This is a russian toast I came across while looking for stuff for "Nikolai" Russian toasting is an art as well as a competitive sport.

"An old man lived alone in a small house. One night as he sat in front of the fire, a knock came at the door. "Who's there?" cried the old man. "Love," came the answer. "I'm an old man and do not need love anymore. I won't open the door," replied the old man. A while later there came another knock at the door. "Who's there?" asked the old man. "Riches," came the answer. "I am near the end of my life and do not need riches. I won't open the door," replied the old man. Later on there came a third knock at the door. "Who's there?" asked the old man. "Friendship," came the answer. At this the old man got up and opened the door, saying, "Where friendship enters, love and riches follow." May we all enjoy the riches that a loving friendship offers