DEAR ABBY: The recent letter concerning respect for funeral processions cracked me up because it reminded me of this story:
Two gentlemen were playing golf near a highway when a funeral procession passed. One gentleman, a very dedicated golfer, laid down his club, removed his hat and bowed his head until the procession passed.
The other gentleman said, "My, that was reverent and thoughtful. That must have been someone you knew."
The first golfer responded, "Yup -- I was married to her for 40 years." -- CURT M. KING, WALNUT CREEK, CALIF.