Late for the Wedding

A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street.

``But, officer,'' the man began, '`I can explain--''

``Just be quiet,'' snapped the officer. '`I'm going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back''

``But, officer, I just wanted to say--''

``And I said to keep quiet! You're going to jail!'' A few hours later the officer looked in on his prisoner and said

``Lucky for you that the chief's at his daughter's wedding. He'll be in a good mood when he gets back''

``Don't count on it,'' answered the fellow in the cell. '`I'm the groom''

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