<< A young woman was so depressed that she decided to end her Life by > > throwing herself into the ocean. > > She went down to the docks and was about to leap into the frigid water > > when a handsome young sailor saw her tottering on the edge of the pier > > crying. He took pity on her and said, "Look, you've got a > > lot to live for. I'm off to Europe in the morning, and if you like, I can > > stow you away on my ship. I'll take good care of you and bring you food > > everyday." Moving closer he slipped his arm round her shoulder and added, > > "I'll keep you happy, and you'll keep me happy". The girl nodded yes. > > After all, what did she have to lose? That night, the sailor brought her > > aboard and hid her in a lifeboat. > > From then on every night he brought her three sandwiches and a piece > > of fruit, and they made passionate love until dawn. > > Three weeks later, during a routine inspection, she was discovered by the > > captain. "What are you doing here?" the Captain asked. "I have an > > arrangement with one of the sailors," she explained. "I get food and a > > trip to Europe, and he's screwing me." > > "He sure is, lady," the Captain said. "This is the Staten Island Ferry!" >>
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