A young Irish lad had fallen in love with a girl and felt the relationship had gone far enough to take her home to meet his family.©JOKEDEMO.COM

So, one fine Sunday evening the lad, his lady friend and the rest of the family (17 or so people) were gathered around the dining room table.©JOKEDEMO.COM

The matriarch or the family asked the girlfriend, "So, tell me, lass, what is your occupation?"©JOKEDEMO.COM

The girl hesitated and said, "Well, Mrs. O'Malley, I'm a prostitute."©JOKEDEMO.COM

Immediately the lad's mother fainted and was surrounded by a dozen family members who splashed her face with water. Finally, she regained consciousness, returned to her seat. Soon, the family calmed down and resumed the meal.©JOKEDEMO.COM

At that point, the mother asked again, "Forgive me, dearie. I don't think I heard you correctly.... what is your occupation?"©JOKEDEMO.COM

Again the girl answered, "Mrs. O'Malley, I'm a prostitute."©JOKEDEMO.COM

The mother laughed and said, "Oh my, dearie, for a moment there I thought you said you were a Protestant!"