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Honest in Money But Not in Morality

A fellow went into a fried chicken franchise to get some chicken for himself and the young lady he was with. By mistake the manager handed him a box full of money (that day’s financial proceeds meant for the bank) instead of a box of chicken. The fellow took the box back to the car where they discovered the money. Realizing the mistake, they went back into the restaurant to return the money. The manager was so pleased that he told the young man he intended to call the newspaper and have them take their picture. “You’re the most honest guy in town.” “Oh no, don’t do that!” the fellow said. “Why not?” asked the manager. “Well,” he said, “you see, I’m married, and the woman I’m with is not my wife!” (Dallas Times Herald, September 23, 1966).