Two elderly ladies had been friends for many decades. Over the years, they had shared all kinds of activities and adventures. Lately, their activities had been limited to playing cards a few times a week.

One day, while playing cards, one looked at the other and said, “Now don’t get mad at me. I know we’ve been friends for a long time, but I just can’t remember your name. I’ve thought and thought, but it just won’t come to me. Please tell me what your name is.”

Her friend glared at her. For at least three minutes, she just stared and glared. Finally, she said, “How soon do you need to know?”