Ribald Classic: The Goldsmith's Wife
September, 1979
The Goldsmith entered the chamber and, seeing his wife, accosted her thus: "My dear, I've come a day sooner than expected.""You're very welcome, love," said she, yet looking as one who's been surprised."Aha!" said he, looking about the chamber. "A wig new powdered and I'm sure it's none of mine. And a pair of breeches on the bed?""They're yours for aught I know," said the wife a little surlily."Let me see what there is in 'em," he said,...
