This is the story of two elderly people. He was a widower and she a
widow. They had known one another for a number of years. Now, one
evening there was a community supper in the big activity center. These
two were at the same table, across from one another.
As the meal went on, he made a few admiring glances at her and finally gathered up his courage to ask her, 'Will you marry me?'
After about six seconds of 'careful consideration, ' she answered. 'Yes, Yes, I will.'
The
meal ended and with a few more pleasant exchanges, they went to their
respective places. Next morning, he was troubled. Did she say 'yes' or
did she say 'no'? He couldn't remember. Try as he would, he just could
not recall. Not even a faint memory. With trepidation, he went to the
telephone and called her. First, he explained to her that he didn't
remember as well as he used to. Then he reviewed the lovely evening
past.
As he gained a little more courage, he then inquired of
her, 'When I asked if you would marry me, did you say 'Yes' or did you
say 'No'?'
He was delighted to hear her say, 'Why, I said, 'Yes,
yes I will' and I meant it with all my heart.' Then she continued, 'And
I am so glad that you called, because I couldn't remember who had asked
me.'