A Pain in the Side
Published Jan 01, 1900
At Sunday-School they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings.
Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was created out of Adam's rib. Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and said, "Johnny, what's the matter?"
Little Johnny responded, "I have a pain in my side. I think I'm going to have a wife."
And then there's this …
You do know what would have happened if it had been three wise WOMEN instead of three wise men, don't you?
They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole and brought practical gifts.
Originally published November 14, 2002.
