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'So, Ernie's just . . just . . excited,' my wife offered.
'Exactly,' the vet replied , relieved that we understood. More
silence. Then my vicious, cruel wife started to giggle. And
giggle. And then even laugh loudly.
'What's so funny?' I demanded,
knowing, but not believing that the woman I married would commit the
upcoming affront to my flawless manliness.
Tears were now running down
her face. 'It's just .that . .
I'm picturing you pulling on its . . . its. . teeny little . '
She gasped for more air to bellow in laughter once more.
'That's enough,' I warned. We thanked the vet and hurriedly
bundled the lizard and our son back into the car.. He was glad
everything was going to be okay.
'I know Ernie's really thankful for what you did, Dad,' he told me.
'Oh, you have NO idea,' my wife agreed, collapsing with laughter.
Two lizards: $140.
One cage: $50.
Trip to the vet: $30.
Memory of your husband pulling on a lizard's winkie:
Priceless!
Moral of the story:
Pay attention in biology class.
Lizards lay eggs!