A Pastor Goes To Visit One Of His Poorer Parishioners...

She invites him to stay for tea.

As she sets the plate in front of him, the vicar notices that is doesn't look very clean. Trying to be discreet, he says "Forgive me for asking, but is this plate..."

"Clean?" she interrupts indignantly. "As clean as soap and water can get them!"

Somewhat embarrassed for the poor woman's obvious inability to keep basic hygiene, the vicar ignores the obvious filthiness of the cutlery and tableware. The tea and food finished, the vicar thanks the woman for allowing him to visit. As he stands up, the woman grabs the dishes, sets them on the floor and whistles.

Two dogs bounce into the room and enthusiastically start licking the dishes.

"I was unaware you had pets," the Vicar commented.

"Sure do." she replied. "That one is called Soap, this one is Water."