Fred Died

Fred died. So Lena went to the local paper to put a notice in the obituaries.

The gentleman at the counter, after offering his condolences, asked Lena what she would like to say about Fred.

Lena replied, "You just put 'Fred died.'"

The gentleman, somewhat perplexed, said, "That's it? Just 'Fred died?' Surely, there must be something more you'd like to say about Fred. If its money you're concerned about, the first five words are free. We must say something more."

So Lena pondered for a few minutes and finally said, "O.K. You put 'Fred died. Boat for sale."