Conversation at the Library
Husband: This is the third book in the series.
Wife: I just wish I could remember the first book. I don’t even remember the title.
Me: [Butting in]: And don’t you hate it when you go ahead and get the first book and you get halfway through the first chapter, and then you remember…
Wife: Yes! Then you say, “Oh! I know this!” What’s even worse is when you get the book and you find another copy in another part of the house.
Me: Oh, I hate that! The only thing you can do is find a friend who doesn’t have that book, and give it to them. But don’t tell them why you’re giving it, ever.
Wife: [A light dawning behind her eyes] Yes! I’ve done that…
Me: So have I…