This woman's husband died at sea and she
received his parrot as the only possession by which to remember him. Even though it was
foulmouthed, she put up with it for sentimental reasons.
After several unsuccessful months of trying
to coerce the parrot to change his "sailor" ways, she finally issued him an
ultimatum, "I'm having the bridge club over today and if one swear word is heard in
the room, I'm going to feed you to the cat!"
The parrot mulled this over and decided he
had better start reforming or he was soon to become kitty fare.
Later that day, the ladies started showing
up. Unfortunately, one very large, elderly, snobbish-type woman sat down right by the
corner where the parrot's cage was. After a few hands of cards, there was a refreshment
break and the conversation really started getting heavy. The parrot didn't care much for
the conversation or the attitude of the lady. The more she talked, the more he got these
twinges to do something to get rid of her.
Finally the parrot had it and piped up
with, "Whore boat leavin' for China at two o'clock!"
The woman looked up and said, "Well! I
never!" then she stood up and headed for the door.
Everyone is frozen in their seats when the
parrot yelled after her, "Hey! Where are you goin'? Boat don't leave till two!"
