Sunday 1 February 2009

Today's Smile - Height Of Discretion

Six retired Irishmen were playing poker in Monaghan's flat in Dungarven when Shaun O'Toole loses £700 in a single hand, clutches his chest and drops dead at the table. Showing respect for their fallen brother, the other five continue playing standing up. Michael Lennon looks around the table and asks, "Oh, me boys someones got to tell Shauns wife. Who will it be?" They drew straws. Cavan Colquhoun picks the short one. They tell him to be discreet and gentle and not to make a bad situation any worse. "Discreet? I'm the most discreet Irishman you'll ever meet. Discretion is my middle name. Leave it to me." announced Cavan. He goes over to O'Toole's house and knocks on the door. Brenda O'Toole answers and asks what he wants. Cavan declares "Your husband just lost £700 and is afraid to come home." "Tell him to drop dead!" snarls Brenda. "I'll go and tell him" says Cavan.