A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. "But officer," the man said, "I can explain." "Just be quiet!" snapped the officer. "Or I’m going to let you cool off in jail until the chief gets back." "But officer, I just wanted to say... " "And I said KEEP QUIET! Now you’re going to jail!" A few hours later, the officer checked up on his prisoner and said," Lucky for you the chief is at his daughter’s wedding. He’ll be in a great mood when he gets here. " "Don’t count on it," said the prisoner. "I’m the groom; he is my father-in-law. \
