Six retired Irishmen were playing poker in O’Leary’s apartment when Paddy Murphy lost $500 on a single hand, clutched his chest, and dropped dead at the table.
Showing respect for their fallen brother, the other five continued playing — but standing up.
Michael O’Conner looked around and asked, “Oh, me boys, someone’s got to tell Paddy’s wife. Who will it be?”
They drew straws. Paul Gallagher picked the short one.
The others told him, “Be discreet. Be gentle. Don’t make a bad situation any worse.”
“Discreet?” Gallagher said. “I’m the most discreet Irishman you’ll ever meet. Discretion is me middle name. Leave it to me.”
Gallagher went over to Murphy’s house and knocked on the door.
Mrs. Murphy answered and asked what he wanted.
Gallagher declared, “Your husband just lost $500, and is afraid to come home.”
“Tell him to drop dead!” Mrs. Murphy snapped.
“I’ll go tell him then,” said Gallagher.
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