| The local banker, Mr. Peabody, saw his old friend Tom, an 80 year-old farmer, in town. Tom had lost his wife the year before. Rumor had it, he was going to marry again. Mr. Peabody asked Tom if the rumor was true. Tom replied, "Yes, it is true. She is a 'mail order' bride. She will be 21 years old come November." Mr. Peabody, being a wise old man, knew the sexual appetite of a young woman could not be satisfied by an 80 year-old man. Mr. Peabody wanted his old friend to be happy and comfortable in his remaining years. So he tactfully suggested that Tom should consider getting a hired hand to help him out on the farm. Tom thought that was an excellent idea and would look for a hired hand that very afternoon. About five months later, Mr. Peabody saw his dear old friend in town again. Mr. Peabody asked, "How is your new wife ?" Tom replied, "Good. She's pregnant" "And how's your hired hand working out?" Without hesitation, Tom replied, "She's pregnant too." |