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This isn’t what it sounds like

The perils of others overhearing your phone conversations.

A woman in my writers’ group is preparing a book on family issues. I called her to discuss one of the chapters, with which she was having difficulty. I began the conversation by saying, “I want to talk with you about infidelity.” The next time, I’ll make sure my wife is not in the room.

Herbert Pence/ Manchester, New Hampshire

Comments

If that's your story, Herb, stick to it and hope it works. Reminds me of the joke about the guys changing in the locker room at the gym. Charlie exclaims to Fred, "When did you start wearing panties?" Fred replies, "Ever since my wife found them in the glove box of my car."