He took pity on her and said, "Look, you have so much to live for. I'm
off to Europe in the morning, and if you like, I can stow you away on my
ship. I'll take good care of you and bring you food everyday." Moving closer,
he slipped his arm around her shoulder and added, "I'll keep you happy,
and you'll keep me happy." The girl nodded yes. After all, what did she
have to lose? Perhaps a fresh start in Europe would give her life new
meaning.

That night, the sailor took her aboard and hid her in a lifeboat. From
then on, every night he brought her three sandwiches and a piece of fruit, and
they made passionate love until dawn.

Three weeks later, during a routine inspection, she was discovered by the
captain.

"What are you doing here?" the captain asked.

"I have an arrangement with one of the sailors," she explained "I get food and a trip to Europe , and he's
screwing me."

"He certainly is," the captain said. "This is the Ocracoke Ferry."