Don't Pick Up Hitchhikers

As they rode along he began to be suspicious of his passenger. John checked to see if his wallet was safe in the pocket of his coat that was on the seat between them, but it wasn't there! So he slammed on the brakes, ordered the out, and said, "Hand over the wallet immediately!" The frightened hitchhiker handed over a billfold, and John droveoff. When he arrived home, he started to tell his wife about the experience, but she interrupted him, saying, "Before I forget, John, do you know that you left your wallet at home this morning?"
Originally published November 14, 2002.