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Penny for your thoughts

A young Irish lad and lass were sitting on a stone wall, holding hands, gazing out over the meadow.

For several minutes they sat silently, then finally Colleen said, "A penny for your thoughts, Paddy.

"Well, uh, I was thinkin'...perhaps it's about time for a wee kiss.

Colleen blushed, then leaded over and kissed him lightly on the cheek.

Paddy blushed.

The two turned once again to gaze at the meadow.

After a few minutes Colleen spoke again, "Another penny for your thoughts, Paddy.

"Well, uh, I was thinkin' about a wee cuddle.

Colleen blushed, then leaned over and cuddled him for a few seconds.

Then he blushed.

Then the two turned once again to gaze at the meadow.

After a while, Colleen again said, "Another penny for your thoughts, Paddy.

"Well, uh, I was thinkin' perhaps you let me put my hand on your leg.

Colleen blushed, then took his hand and put it on her knee.

Then he blushed.

The two turned once again to gaze at the meadow before Colleen spoke again. "Another penny for your thoughts, Paddy.

The young man glanced down with a furrowed brow.

"My thoughts are a wee bit more serious this time.

"Really?" said the lass in a whisper, filled with expectation.

"Right," said Paddy, nodding.

The girl looked away in shyness, began to blush, and bit her lip in anticipation.

Then Paddy said, "Do you think it's about time you paid me the first three pennies?"