A couple of years ago I watched Frank and Marie Milford being interviewed on English Television. It was the occasion of their 80th wedding anniversary.
Frank, just turning 102, was beginning to go deaf and had chosen to go for a nap while his wife, Marie, was holding forth on the secrets of a long and happy union.
She was waxing lyrical about contentment and love when the interviewer asked whether she was still in love after 80 years.
"Of course, of course" she replied "There's nobody like my Frank."
"But what about him?" came the question, pointing towards Frank in his armchair.
Quick as a flash Marie raised her voice:
"Frank, Frank are you awake?"
"Yes Dear."
"Do you still love me?"
"Yes Dear."
"Alright, you can finish your nap."
And there you have it. Nothing too earth shattering. Two people loving each other and staying faithful from 1927 to 2007, and the man making sure he had the last word..............."Yes Dear"
Jubilate.
Ian
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