Your mother called up my mother

and asked if I would be 'bringing" something with me

when we got married.

My mother asked your mother if she was asking for dowry

to which your mother replied, oh no I am talking voluntary gifts

for my entire family, and friends and yes, cash would be welcome

and gold too, and clothes for about 21 people.

And yes, furniture, a television set, and all trappings of middle class wealth

My mother laughed.

We all laughed, at your mother's desperation.

The sex may have been good, but not

that great that I have to bring a bed to your house

to screw on.