| Old judge Bean looked sternly down at the little old lady standing before him and said, 'Miss Minnie? you have been caught stealing a can of peaches, what do you have to say for yourself? Miss Minnie replied, 'yes, your honor, I did steal the peaches but I was houngry. No excuse, old Bean shouted. How many peaches were in the can? 8 peaches, your honor, she said. You leave me no choice, Miss Minnie, the judge said. 8 days in jail, and down went the gavel. Now, old Charlie, Miss Minnie's husband was sitting directly behind her on a bench. Looking sheepishly, he raised his hand and said 'But, your honor, she also stole a can of peas. Poor Miss Minnie Submitted By: Billy Tx from TX on 2007-05-08 |
