After a few minutes,the man turned to the priest and asked,''Say Father what causes arthritis?
''My son it's caused by loose living,being with cheap,wicked women,too much alcohol,and a contempt for your fellow man,''the priest said.
''Well,I'll be damned,'the drunk muttered,returning to his paper.
The priest, thinking about what he has said,nudged the man and apologized.''I'm verry sorry .I didn't mean to come on so strong.How long have you had arthritis?''
''I don't have it,Father.I was just reading here that the Pope does,''the man said.