> A Married Irishman
>
> A married Irishman went into the confessional and said to his priest, "I
> almost had an affair with another woman."
> The priest said, "What do you mean, almost?"
> The Irishman said, "Well, we got undressed and rubbed together, but then
I
> stopped."
> The priest said, "Rubbing together is the same as putting it in. You're
not
> to see that woman again. For your penance, say five Hail Mary's and put
$50
> in the poor box."
> The Irishman left the confessional, said his prayers, and then walked over
> to the poor box. He paused for a moment and then started to leave.
> The priest, who was watching, quickly ran over to him saying, "I saw that.
> You didn't put any money in the poor box!"
> The Irishman replied, "Yeah, but I rubbed the $50 on the box, and
according
> to you, that's the same as putting it in.
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