WAR BRIDE RETORTS
Soldier’s Unmarried Wife (who has been living with her man for eleven years, to charming and aristocratic widow, the local representative of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Families’ Association)—“Well, ma’am, I am going to be married next week, and I want you to come to the wedding. You’ve been so kind it would not be right without you.”
Fair Widow—“I shall be delighted to come, Mrs. Brown. What day is it?”
Mrs. Brown—“On Thursday, ma’am.”
Fair Widow—“That is very unfortunate. I am afraid I cannot go, as I have another important engagement.”
Mrs. Brown—“Is it very important, ma’am? Can’t you put it off?”
Fair Widow—“Well, the truth is, I am going to be married myself.”
Mrs. Brown—“Ah, I quite understand. It doesn’t do to miss the chance of getting righted when you gets the opportunity, does it now, ma’am?”