Sad Apple

 

            Cardinal Roncalli at a state dinner was assigned as partner to a young countess who wore an extremely low-cut gown. He showed his displeasure by ignoring her until late in the meal when he peeled an apple and offered it to her. Highly flattered, she gushed “I do so thank you Eminence. To what do I owe this gracious attention?”

           

            Hardly noticing her, he replied, “After Eve ate the apple, she realized how little clothing she had on.”

 

-Thomas A. Lahey

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