There are several husbands sitting around in the locker room of a golf club after a round, showering and getting changed for the 19th hole.  Suddenly a cell phone rings.  One of the men picks it up, and the following conversation ensues...

Husband: "Hello?"

Wife: "Honey, it's me. Are you at the club?"

Husband: "Yes."

Wife: "Great!  I'm at the mall two blocks from where you are.  I just saw a beautiful leather coat.  It's absolutely gorgeous!!  Can I buy it?"

Husband: "What's the price?"

Wife: "Only $1,000."

Husband: "Well, OK, go ahead and get it, if you like it that much."

Wife: "Oh, by the way, I also stopped by the Mercedes dealership and saw the newest models.  I saw one I really liked.  I spoke with the salesman, and he gave me a really good price ... and since we need to exchange the BMW that we bought last year..."

Husband: "What price did he quote you?"

Wife: "Only $67,000."

Husband: "OK, but for that price I want it with all the options."

Wife: "Great!  But before we hang up, something else..."

Husband: "What?"

Wife: "I stopped by the real estate agent this morning and saw the house we had looked at last year.  It's for sale!  Remember?  The one with a pool, English Garden, an acre of park area, beach front property."

Husband: "How much are they asking?"

Wife: "Only $2,450,000 - a magnificent price ... and I see that we have that much in the bank to cover..."

Husband: "Well, then go ahead and buy it, but don't offer more than $2,445,000, okay?"

Wife: "Okay, sweetie...Thanks!  I'll see you later!  I love you!!!"

Husband: "Bye ... I love you too."

The husband hangs up and closes the phone's flap.  The other club members are looking at him in astonishment.  The husband holds up the cell phone and asks, "Hey, does anyone know who this phone belongs to?"

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