The proposal

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The proposal

Two elderly people living in Trailer Estates, he was a Widower and
she a widow, had known each other for a number of years.


One evening there was a community supper in the big activity center.
The two were at the same table, across from one another as the meal
went on, he took a few admiring glances at her and finally gathered
the courage to ask her, " Will you marry me?"

After about six seconds of ' careful consideration' , she
answered "Yes. Yes, I will. "

The meal ended and, with a few more pleasant exchanges, they went to
Their respective places.

Next morning, he was troubled. "Did she say 'yes' or did she
say 'no'?" He couldn't remember. Try as he might, he just Could not
recall. Not even a faint memory. With trepidation, he went to The
telephone and called her.

First, he explained that he didn't remember as well as he used to.
Then he reviewed the lovely evening past. As he gained a little more
courage, he inquired, "When I asked if you would marry me, did you
say 'Yes' or did you say 'No'?"

He was delighted to hear her say, "Why, I said, 'Yes, yes I will'
and I Meant it with all my heart. " Then she continued, "I am so glad
that you called, because I couldn't remember who had asked me."




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