Wedding Fee
Published Jan 01, 1900

Tom's wife wasn't very attractive, but he was no oil- painting, either. After the ceremony, Tom asked the pastor how much the cost was.
"Just give me what you think it is worth to have this lady for your wife," replied the Reverend.
Tom looked at his wife, and handed the pastor $50.
The pastor looked at Tom's wife and gave him $42 change.
Originally published November 14, 2002.