Geordie and his marra Tucker Johnson had a big win on the pools. So they decided to go on a World Cruise. After a week at sea, the Captain called the Purser into his cabin to ask what influential people were on board, so he could invite them to his table. "Sir", said the Purser, "we have four film stars, three M.P.'s and two strange gentlemen from the North, who seem to be very wealthy". The Captain bade him to go round with invitations. Knocking on Geordie's cabin door, he was greeted by "Howay in Bonny Lad". When he entered; there was Geordie and Tucker, feet on the table, four bottles of Broon Ale, eating fish and chips. The Purser saluted, "Begging your pardon gentlemen", he said, "The Captains compliments. He requests your company at his table tonight. "Ye must be joking", says Geordie, "Ye divvent think Tuckers and me's gan te spend aal this money to eat with the bloody crew leike".
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