The local news station was interviewing an 80-year-old lady
because
she had just married for the fourth time. The interviewer
asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to
be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband's
occupation.
"He's a funeral director," she answered.
"Interesting," the newsman thought. He then asked her if she
wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three
husbands and what they did for a living.
She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all
those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and
she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a
banker when she was in her early 20's, then a circus
ringmaster when in her 40's, then a preacher when in her 60's,
and now in her 80's, the funeral director.
The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why
she had married four men with such diverse careers.
She smiled and patiently explained, " I married one for the
money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go."
(Oh, just be quiet and send this one on).
