A
husband and wife in their sunset years had been married 60 years and
were talking in loving terms about their anniversary. The husband
told the wife: "Thelma, I have always wanted to know what you
keep in that old hope chest of yours in the attic. Can I take a peek
inside?"
"I
guess we've been married long enough Sam, what can it matter? Let's
go up and you may have a look."
They
both make their way to the attic. The husband takes the key from his
wife of all those years and opens the lid. Inside the chest is
$9,915.00 in cash and three ears of corn. "Why three ears of
corn? What does that signify for you?" asks Sam.
"Well,
i suppose it was long ago, so here is the truth: every time I was
unfaithful in our marriage and slept with another man, I put away an
ear of corn" replied Thelma.
The
husband is shocked: but after some reflection he thinks... 60 years
of a great marriage to a wonderful woman, three ears of corn from
long ago, I have no reason for complaint. "Well, it is all OK
Thelma, all is forgiven. You've been an otherwise good wife for many
years, and I will treasure that forever, " Sam replied. After a
little while he added: "Just out of curiosity, there is almost
$10,000 here, where on earth did you get it?"
Thelma
blushed slightly, then responded: "Well, every time I had a
bushel, I sold it."
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