In a retirement home, an elderly gentleman and an elderly lady had been acquainted for numerous years. One particular evening, a communal supper took place within the spacious activity center of the facility. Seated at the same table, they found themselves positioned across from each other.
Throughout the course of the meal, the gentleman cast several appreciative glances in her direction. Summoning his courage, he eventually ventured to pose a question, “Would you do me the honor of marrying me?”
Following about six seconds of what seemed like meticulous thought, she responded, “Yes. Indeed, I will.”
As the meal concluded, they engaged in a few more pleasant exchanges before retiring to their separate quarters.
Upon waking the next morning, the gentleman found himself in a state of perplexity. The question gnawed at him: “Had she answered ‘yes’ or ‘no’?” Regrettably, he couldn’t recollect. Despite his best efforts, the memory eluded him entirely.
