Father O’Grady was saying his goodbyes to the parishionersafter his Sunday morning service as he always does whenMary Clancey came up to him in tears.“What’s bothering you so, dear?“ inquired Farther O’Grady.“Oh, father, I’ve got terrible news.“ Replied Mary.“Well what is it, Mary?““Well, my husband, passed away last night, Father.““Oh, Mary“ said the father, „that’s terrible. Tell me Mary,did he have any last requests?““Well, yes he did father,“ replied Mary.“What did he ask, Mary?“Mary replied, „He said, ‚Please, Mary, put down the gun…'“
