Aran Islands Ferry

[perce]

A young woman in Galway was so depressed that she decided to end her

life by throwing herself into the Atlantic Ocean

She went down to the docks and was about to leap into the freezing

water when a young sailor saw her tottering on the edge of the pier,

crying.

He took pity on her and said, 'Look, you have so much to live for. I'm

off to America 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 every day.' 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? Perhaps a

Fresh start in America would give her life new meaning. 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

Two 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 America, and he's screwing me.'

'He certainly is,' the captain said.

This is the Aran Islands Ferry.