Six retired Irishmen were playing poker in
> O'Leary's apartment when Paddy
> > Murphy loses $500 on 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 O'Conner looks around and asks, 'Oh,
> me boys, someone got's to tell
> > Paddy's wife.
> > Who will it be?'
> >
> > They draw straws.
> > Paul Gallagher picks the short one.
> > They tell him to be discreet, be gentle, don't
> make a bad situation any
> > worse.
> >
> > 'Discreet??? I'm the most discreet Irishmen
> you'll ever meet. Discretion is
> > me middle name.
> > Leave it to me.'
> >
> > Gallagher goes over to Murphy's house and knocks
> on the door. Mrs. Murphy
> > answers, and asks what he wants, Gallagher declares,
> 'Your husband just lost
> > $500, and is afraid to come home.
> >
> > 'Tell him to drop dead!', says Murphy's
> wife.
> >
> > 'I'll go tell him.' says Gallagher.
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