Gentleman and the Pope

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Gentleman and the Pope


As a shy gentleman was preparing to board a plane, he heard that the
Pope was on the same flight. "This is exciting," thought the 
gentleman, "I've always been a big fan of the Pope. Perhaps I'll 
be able to see him in person."

Imagine his surprise when the Pope sat down in the seat next to him
for the flight. Still, the gentleman was too shy to speak to the 
Pontiff.

Shortly after takeoff, the Pope began a crossword puzzle. "This is
fantastic," thought the gentleman, "I'm really good at crosswords.
Perhaps if the Pope gets stuck, he'll ask me for help."

Almost immediately, the Pope turned to the gentleman and said, "Excuse
me, but do you know a four letter word referring to a woman that 
ends in u-n-t?"

Only one word leapt to mind. "My goodness," thought the gentleman, 
"I can't tell the Pope that. There must be another." The 
gentleman thought for quite a while, then it hit him. Turning to 
the pope, the gentleman said, "I think you're looking for the 
word 'aunt'."

"Of course," said the Pope, "Do you have an eraser?"


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