"Yes, Father."
"Well, now, have ye any little one in your family yet?
"No, Father," Mrs Maloney replied, "We've not"
"Well," Father Flanagan replied, "I'm on my way to Rome tomorrow. I'll be lighting a candle fer ya and saying a prayer on yer behalf."
More than three years passed and Father Flanagan again met in conversation with Mrs. Maloney, "Ah, Mrs. Maloney, how've ya been? Have ye any wee ones in the family now? And, why do I not see your husband about?"
"Father," informed Mrs. Maloney, "I've birthed three sets of twins, a set of triplets and and I've more on the way. My husband is on his way to Rome to blow out your danged candle!"
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