H – “Hello?”
W – “Honey, it’s me. Are you at the club?”
H – “Yes.”
W – “Great! I’m at the mall two blocks from you. I just saw a beautiful mink coat. It’s absolutely gorgeous! Can I buy it?”H – “What’s the price?”
W – “Only $1,500.”
H – “Well… okay, go ahead and get it if you really love it.”
W – “Thanks! Oh, and while I was walking past the car showroom, I saw the new BMW we talked about. It’s on sale for only $80,000!”H – “Are you kidding?!”
W – “No, seriously! They said I could put down a deposit today and pick it up tomorrow. Should I go for it?”
H – (pauses) “…If that’s what you want, I suppose so… but make sure it has all the extras, okay?”W – “Perfect! Oh, one more thing—remember that beach house we saw last year? It’s back on the market for $850,000. Should I talk to the agent?”
H – (after a very long silence) “…Sure, why not? Go ahead.”W – “Wow, honey! You’re the best! I’ll see you later. Love you!”
(After hanging up, the husband looks around the club.)
H – “Hey… does anyone here know whose phone this is?” Husband: picks up phone “Hello?”
Wife: “Honey, it’s me. Are you at the club?”
Husband: “Yes, of course, where else would I be?”
Wife: “Oh good… then put me on speaker.”
Husband: “Uh… why?”
Wife: “Because I just checked your closet and your golf clubs are still here.”
Husband: “…Oh, did I say club? I meant… clubhouse! At… at work! Yes, we have a… clubroom meeting.Wife: “Really? And is Sheila—the one who keeps ‘helping’ you with your swing—also at this… clubhouse?”
Husband: nervous laugh “Haha… funny story… I think the line is breaking up… zzzzzt—”Wife: “Don’t you dare hang up, Harold!”
Husband: “Honey, you’re cutting ou— krrshh— loooove you, bye