> A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and > asked, "What are the grounds for your divorce?" She replied, > "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property > with a stream running by." > > "No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this case?" "It is > made of concrete, brick and mortar," she responded. > > "I mean," he continued, "What are your relations like?" "I have an > aunt and uncle living here in town, and so do my husband's parents." > > He said, "Do you have a real grudge?" "No," she replied, "We have a > two-car carport and have never really needed one." > > "Please," he tried again, "is there any infidelity in your > marriage?" "Yes, both my son and daughter have stereo sets. We > don't necessarily like the music, but the answer to your questions > is 'yes'." > > "Ma'am, does your husband ever beat you up?" "Yes," she > responded, "about twice a week he gets up earlier than I do." > > Finally, in frustration, the judge asked, "Lady, why do you want a > divorce?" "Oh, I don't want a divorce," she replied. "I've never > wanted a divorce. My husband does. He said he can't communicate with > me." |