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They were all gathered for the special 
celebration 
Family and friends honoring Sheila and John Davis on their sixty fifth wedding 
anniversary 
The clink of the champagne glasses called the groups attention to the Dias 
as the MC asked John to come up
After applause and playful comments from the audience died down the MC
began:
“John-we’re all here to recognize Sheila and you for your amazing achievement - sixty five years of marital bliss
All of us would like to know your secret for staying together for that long”
John reached in to his tuxedo pocket - pulling out four sheets of folded paper
The was a mumbling from the guests as many looked at each other-one comment could be heard  above the din
“Get me a drink- we’re going to hear about all sixty five years ”
John-unperturbed - unfolded his papers
and said-“two words”
“Two words replied the MC-I’m sure we all want to hear this”
John glanced down at his paper-hesitated and in a clear-steady voice
broke the silence of anticipation -
          “YES DEAR”