Liverpool Earthquake

One morning there was a massive earthquake in Liverpool. St. Peter took his place at the Pearly Gates as usual, where he saw a humongous long line of people waiting for him. He learned from the first few that these were all from Liverpool. At first he tried to deal with the vast numbers by himself, but soon became so frustrated that he ran back to God and explained his problem. God told him to be his patient self and deal with individuals as they came to him. Chastened,St. Peter returned to his post. Soon he came running back to God. "They're gone," he cried, "they're all gone, just disappeared!" God said, "Don't be silly, Peter. How could such a crowd just disappear?" "No," Peter said, "no, not the crowd! The Pearly Gates!"