Stockings for the Wife

I heard my wife mention one morning while getting ready for church, "I sure need some new stockings."

She went into the grocery store on the way home that afternoon, and I spied a clothing store next door.

I thought I would surprise her, so I went in.

"Can I help you?" the clerk asked.

"Yes, I would like to get some stockings for my wife, please."

"She's here?" she wanted to know.

I said, "No, she ain't here. She's next door at the grocery store."