A kleptomaniac woman had been caught shoplifting in a
supermarket and had to appear in court, taking along her
long-suffering husband for marital support.
The prosecution proved that the theft had taken place so
the judge told her that, considering her record, he was
forced to impose a jail term.
"This time you stole a can of tomatoes. Let us suppose
that there were six tomatoes in the can. Do you agree?"
The woman agreed.
"Then I sentence you to six nights in jail."
The husband jumped to his feet , addressing the judge,
"Your honor, may I approach the bench?"
"Well," said his honor, this is somewhat unusual but
I will make an exception in this case. You may approach
the bench."
The husband wasted no time getting there and, leaning
forward, he said in a low voice,
"She also stole a can of peas, your honor." |
