Real Pearls
Published Jan 01, 1900

Two older women who were rivals in a social circle met at a party. "My dear," said the first woman "Are those real pearls?" "They are," replied the second woman. "Of course the only way I could tell would be for me to bite them," smiled the first woman. The second responded "Yes, but for that you would need real teeth."
Originally published November 14, 2002.