Paddy drove through the red light and smashed into a car driven by Father O’Hagan. The car turned over three times and the priest was thrown from the vehicle into the gutter. Paddy rushed over and said, “I am terribly sorry, Father”.
“Saints above!” said the shaken priest, “You almost killed me.”
“Here,” said Paddy, “I have got a small bottle of whisky. Take some and you will feel a lot better.” Father O’Hagan took a couple of large gulps and then continued his tirade: “What were you doing? You nearly launched me into eternity.”
“I am sorry, Father,” said Paddy. “Take a few more sips and it will ease your nerves.” The priest took another large gulp and almost finished the bottle, which he offered to Paddy saying, “Why don’t you have a drink?” “No thanks, Father,” said Paddy, “I will just sit here and wait for the police to arrive!”