Two golfers had been concerned for some time at the snail like progress of two women, who were originally some holes ahead of them, but were now just in front of them on the ninth fairway.
I’ll go and ask if we can go through”, said Bob to Harry.
Bob returned moments later, after having taken only a few paces towards the ladies.
“Harry, this is very embarrassing, but would you mind asking them? That’s my wife up ahead and she’s playing with my mistress”.
Harry agreed, but just like Bob he also returned having taken only a few paces towards the ladies.
“I say” Harry said, “what a coincidence”.
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