A shy gentleman was preparing to board a plane when
he heard that the Pope was on the same flight.
"This is exciting," thought the gentleman.
"I've always been a big fan of the Pope.
Perhaps I'll be able to see him in person."

Imagine his surprise when the Pope sat
down in the seat next to him for the flight!
Still, the gentleman was too shy to speak
to the Pontiff. Shortly after take-off,
the Pope began a crossword puzzle.
"This is fantastic," thought the gentleman.
"I'm really good at crosswords. Perhaps,
if the Pope gets stuck, he'll ask me for assistance."

Almost immediately, the Pope turned to the
gentleman and said, "Excuse me, but do you
know a four letter word referring to a woman
that ends with the letters 'u-n-t'?"

Only one word leapt to mind... "OH MY GOODNESS!!"
thought the gentleman, "I can't tell the Pope THAT?!?!
Surely there MUST be another word!"

The gentleman thought for quite a while, then
it hit him! Turning to the pope, the gentleman said,
"I think the word you're looking for is 'aunt'."

"Of course," said the Pope. "Do you have an eraser?"