| A woman orders an obituary notice, in memory of her recently deceased husband, from the local newspaper office ... The obituary editor tells her that the fee is 50¢ per word. She pauses, reflects, and says, "Well then, let it read: 'James Thompson died.'" Amused by the woman's thrift, the editor tells her that there's a seven-word minimum for all obituaries. She thinks it over and says, "In that case, let it read: 'James Thompson died: golf clubs for sale.'" |