amusing joke

[Johnney]

An Irish daughter had not been to the house for over 5 years. Upon her
>return, her father cussed her; " Where have you been all this time, you
>ingrate! Why didn't you write us, not even a line to let us know how you
>were doing? Why didn't you call? You little tramp! Don't you know what
>you put your Mum through??!!"
>
>The girl, crying, replied, "Sniff, sniff... Dad... I became a
>prostitute..."
>
>"WHAT!!? Out of here, you shameless harlot! Sinner! You're a disgrace to
>this family - I don't ever want to see you again!"
>
>"OK, Dad - as you wish. I just came back to give Mom this luxury fur coat,
>title deeds to a ten bed-roomed mansion, plus a savings account certificate
>for 5 million. For my little brother, this gold Rolex, and for you Daddy
>the spanking new Mercedes limited edition convertible that's parked
>outside plus a lifetime membership to the Country Club...(takes a
>breath)...an invitation for you all to spend New Years' Eve on board my new
>yacht in the Riviera, and...."
>
>"Now what was it you said you had become?
>
>" Girl, crying again, "Sniff, sniff... A prostitute Dad! ... Sniff, sniff"
>
>"Oh! Saints Alive! - You scared me half to death, girl! I thought you said
>"a Protestant". Come here and give your old man a hug!"