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 meeting a
few times a week
to play cards.

One day they were playing
cards when 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
I can’t recall
it. Please tell me what your name is.”

Her friend glared at her.
For at least three minutes she just looked at
her.

Finally
she said, “How soon do you need to know?”