Husband: Honey, I have to work this Saturday. Apologies but I can¡¯t spend any time with you.
Wife: Oh, I was hoping you could¡¯ve rested a little this weekend.
Husband: It¡¯s awful, despite the fact my company¡¯s going to pay for the overtime.
Wife: So ... just Saturday?
¡ª Shibuya Station, Tokyo. Overheard by Japan Times On Sunday reader David Lu
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