I sat and watched my wife packing for a weekend with her friend. "I’ve got a little present for you to take with you, open it," I said. She gave me a surprised look and started to unwrap it. The moment she saw what was inside, her face turned white. "I suppose twelve should be enough for you and Paul. After all, you wouldn’t leave me for someone ordinary, would you?" She stood still, realizing her lie had been uncovered...
