DEAR ABBY: You said you thought it wouldn't be easy to top the story about the 50th anniversary reception collection basket. Allow me to try:
We were invited to a couple's home for a party to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. When we arrived, there was a prominently displayed money tree. Of course, all the guests ended up covering the branches with "leaves" of money. Several days later, we learned that the happy couple had been in the midst of getting a divorce before the party, but needed extra cash, so they decided "why not?"!
We certainly hope the divorce was a friendly one, because I don't think they have any other friends left after that scam. -– DUMBFOUNDED IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR DUMBFOUNDED: Your letter is a first. Surely no one can top this one.