A man is driving down a deserted stretch
of highway when he notices a signout of the corner of his eye. It says
"Sisters of Mercy House of Prostitution -- 10 Miles". He thinks it was
just a figment of hisimagination and drives on without a second
thought. Soon, he sees another sign which says, "Sisters of Mercy House
of Prostitution -- 5 Miles" and realizes that these signs are for real!
When he drives past a third signsaying "Sisters of Mercy House of
Prostitution -- Next Right"" his curiosity gets the best of him and he
pulls into the drive.
On the far side of the parking lot is a somber stone building with a
small sign next to the door reading "Sisters of Mercy". He climbs the
steps and rings the bell. The door is answered by a nun in a long black
habit who asks, "What may we do for you, my son?"
He answers, "I saw your signs along the highway and I'm interested in possibly doing business."
"Very well, my son. Please follow me." He is led through many
winding passages and is soon quite disoriented. The nun stops at a
closed door and tells the man, "Please knock on this door." He does as
he is told and the door is answered by another nun in a long habit
holding a tin cup."Please place $50 in the cup and then go through the
large wooden door at the end of this hallway." He gets $50 out of his
wallet and places it in the second nun's cup. He trots eagerly down the
hall and slips through the door, pulling it shut behind him. As the
door locks behind him, he finds himself back in the parking lot, facing
another small sign: "Go in peace, you've just been screwed by the
Sisters of Mercy."