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"My wife is losing her hearing", the old guy confessed to his doctor,"but she won't admit it. She says its me"
"Tell you what" advised his doc. "This afternoon when you get home. Enter the house quietly. When your are inside , say at the front door, speak to her in a normal tone of voice. If she can't hear, half the distance to her and repeat what you said. If she still can't hear, move closer and try again. If she can't hear, tell her what you've done, and ask her to come & see me. We'll get her some help."
So around 5:, he quietly enters the front door, and, seeing his beloved wife of 40 years at the kitchen counter, with her back to him, preparing supper, he says,"What's for supper Dear?" There is no response.
With a touch of sadness, he walks half way down the hall and repeats the question."What's for supper, Dear?" still no response.
Determined to give her one more try, he steps into the kitchen and asks"What's for supper Dear?" At this point, she slams a spoon on the counter and snaps:"For the THIRD time you deaf old fool: MEATLOAF!"
Les