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Thursday, 11 March 2010 |
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Mike and his pregnant wife
live on a farm in the distant rural regions of Ireland with no running water, no
electricity, none of the creature comforts. One night, Mikes' wife goes into
labor. The local doctor is there in attendance.
"What d'ya want me to
do, Doctor?"
"Hold the lantern, Mikey. Here it comes!" The doctor
delivers the child and holds it up for the proud father to see. "Mike, you're
the proud father of a fine strapping boy."
"Saints be praised, I..."
Before Mike can finish the doctor interrupts, "Wait a minute. Hold the
lantern, Mikey." Soon the doctor delivers the next child. "You've a full set
now, Mikey. A beautiful baby daughter."
"Thanks be to..."
Again
the doctor cuts in. "Hold the lantern, Mikey! Hold the lantern!" Soon the doctor
delivers a third child. The doctor holds up the third baby for Mike's
inspection.
"Doctor," asks Mike, "do you think it's the light that's
attracting 'em?"
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