Groom's Day

A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding. “But, Officer,” the man protested, “I can explain.” “Be quiet,” ordered the officer. “You can sit in jail until the chief gets back.” “But, sir, I just wanted to say—“ “I told you to stay quiet! You’re going to jail!” A couple of hours later the officer checked in on the man and said, “You’re lucky that the chief is at his daughter’s wedding. He’ll be in a great mood when he gets back.” “I doubt that,” answered the prisoner. “I’m the groom.” From "Moses' Favorite Travel Jokes," published by Barbour Publishing, Inc., Uhrichsville, Ohio. Copyright 2009. Used by permission of Barbour Publishing, Inc.