In this amusing story, we meet a 70-year-old widow who decides to take matters into her own hands when her husband is late again. She sends a message explaining that she’s had enough of his continual tardiness and has left him, feeling irritated and frustrated. She hides beneath the bed, determined to see his response when he discovers the message.

When the husband returns home, the lady listens intently from her hiding place as he wanders about the house. She hears him enter the room and walks over to the dresser, where she puts the letter. She waits nervously for his response, anticipating his reaction to her message.

She is surprised to hear him giggle and then begin writing the letter. She struggles to hear what he is saying, her curiosity getting the best of her. He picks up the phone and calls someone, joyfully notifying them that she’s finally gone and expressing his delight at her departure.

The wife can’t believe what she’s hearing as the husband keeps talking on the phone, making flirty comments, and expressing his eagerness to see the person on the other end. He discusses their plans to do “naughty things” that they both adore.

The wife is overcome with wrath and sorrow as she discovers the true meaning of her husband’s behavior. He isn’t angry or anxious about her departure; instead, he is overjoyed at the prospect of spending time with someone else.

Finally, the husband hangs up the phone, takes his keys, and walks out of the house. The lady, still hiding beneath the bed, hears his car drive away. She emerges from her hiding position, overcome with emotion, and collects the letter to see what he wrote in response to her message.

To her surprise, the message simply states, “I can see your feet.” We’re out of bread; please return in five minutes.” The husband’s response was not to her departure but rather to her hiding location.