A woman was feeling so depressed that she decided to end her life by throwing herself into Wellington Harbour.
She went down to the docks and was about to leap into the frigid water when a handsome young sailor saw her standing on the edge of the pier, crying.
He took pity on her and said, “Listen, 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 every day.”
Moving closer, he slipped his arm around her shoulder and added with a wink, “I’ll make you happy, and you can make me happy.”
She nodded through her tears. After all, what did she have to lose?
That night, the sailor smuggled her aboard and hid her in a lifeboat with some blankets and food.
From then on, every night he brought her sandwiches, water, wine, and fruit—and they made, passionate love until dawn.
Three weeks later, during a routine inspection, she was discovered by the captain.
“What the hell are you doing here?” he demanded.
She explained, “I have an arrangement with one of the sailors. I get free food and a trip to Europe… and in return”—she said coyly—“he’s taking advantage of me, so to speak.”
“He sure as hell is, lady,” the captain replied. “This is the Picton Ferry.”
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