A police officer in a small town

A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding.

“But, Officer,” the man protested, “I can explain.”

“Be quiet,” ordered the officer.

“You can sit in jail until the chief gets back.”

“But, sir, I just wanted to say—”

“I told you to stay quiet! You’re going to jail!”

A couple of hours later the officer checked in on the man and said, “You’re lucky that the chief is at his daughter’s wedding.

He’ll be in a great mood when he gets back.”

“I doubt that,” answered the prisoner. “I’m the groom.”