A young blond woman in New Orleans was so depressed that she decided to end her life by throwing herself into the Mississippi River.She went up to the bridge and was about to leap into the water when a handsomeyoung sailor saw her tottering on the edge crying. He took pity on her and said, "Look, you have so much 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,"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 Europe wouldgive her life new meaning. That night the sailor brought her aboard and hidher in a lifeboat. From then on everynight he brought her three sandwiches and piece of fruit, and they madepassionate love until dawn. Three 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 Europe, and he's scr#wing me." "HE CERTAINLY IS," the captain said. "This is the Chalmette Ferry!"
