The Anecdote Bin

WE'VE JUST been told about a 24-year-old member who, because he looks even younger, goes to some lengths to prove he's an alcoholic. One night he went to a meeting, walked up to a gal standing near the door, introduced himself, said he was an alcoholic and told her enough of his story to qualify. She listened attentively, then said, "I'm sorry, but this isn't AA--it's our Bible Reading Club. As the young man mumbled an apology and backed away, the girl said, "I'm glad, though, that you told me you're an alcoholic. We'll pray for you."