St. Patrick's Day passed by without notice here at The Genealogue, so allow me to offer belatedly this story of the death of an Irish gentleman named (not surprisingly) Paddy.
His wife went to the newspaper to place his obituary. The newsman said the cost was $1 a word.
"I only have $2," Mrs. Paddy said. "Just print 'Paddy died.'"
The newsman decided that old Paddy deserved more. He gave her three extra words at no charge.
"A kind man you are," said Mrs. Paddy. "Print me husband's obituary this way: 'Paddy died. Boat for sale.'" [Link]
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