The Jokers Wild

 

An elderly couple had been dating for some time. Finally they decided it might be time for marriage.  But, before tying the knot, they went out for a heart-to-heart talk over dinner about whether it would really work out.

They discussed finances, living arrangements, snoring, and so on. Finally, the gentleman decided it was time to  broach the subject of their physical relationship. "How do you feel about sex?" he asked, rather trustingly.

"Well," she said, responding very carefully, "I'd have to say that I would like it infrequently."

The old gentleman sat quietly for a moment.  Then, looking over his glasses, he casually asked, "Was that one word or two?"