a widow, had known each other for a number of years.

One evening there was a community supper in the big activity center.

The two were at the same table, across from one another as the meal

went on, he took a few admiring glances at her and finally gathered the

courage to ask her, "

Will you marry me?"

After about six seconds of ' careful consideration' , she answered

Yes.

Yes, I will. "

The meal ended and, with a few more pleasant exchanges, they went to

Their respective places.

Next morning, he was troubled. "Did she say 'yes' or did she say

'no'?"

He

couldn't remember. Try as he might, he just Could not recall. Not

even a faint memory. With trepidation, he went to The telephone and

called her.

First, he explained that he didn't remember as well as he used to. Then

he reviewed the lovely evening past. As he gained a little more

courage, he inquired, "When I asked if you would marry me, did you say

'Yes' or did you say 'No'?"

He was delighted to hear her say, "Why, I said, 'Yes, yes I will' and

I Meant it with all my heart. " Then she continued, "I am so glad that

you called, because I couldn't remember who had asked me."