Miranda was on her way to visit her son John and daughter-in-law Ann when she ran into her son --with a suitcase-- hurriedly leaving their appartment and in great distress. ''Mother I am leaving my wife! Our marriage is over!'' he said emphatically.
Miranda's mouth dropped in total shock. ''But what happened, my son? Tell me!''
''Well, as you know I was away alone on business for 2 weeks in Europe. Just 2 days ago I sent Ann a telegram letting her know that I was returning today. When I arrived at the apartment today I found my wife in bed--naked--with a stranger!''
The mother wisely decided to take control of the situation: ''You wait here while I go and speak with Ann. There must be a logical explanation ....Ann is not the type of woman you come home to and find in bed with another man! Something is missing here...'' And then the mother went into the appartment...
Ten minutes later she emerged , smiling and cheerful. ''It is all right,my son! As I expected, there is a very logical explanation: Ann never received your telegram!''
