What was the third time?

My excellent buddy Wigwam Jones is a member of a "fraternal organization" - the Knights of Columbus. This story made me think of him:


An old couple were sitting around one evening and the man says to his wife, "We are about to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. We've had a wonderful life together, full of contentment and blessings. But there's something I've always wondered about - tell me, have you ever been unfaithful to me?"

She hesitates a while and then says, "Yes, three times."

"Three times? How did it happen?" the man asks.

The wife begins slowly, "Well, do you remember right after we were married and we were broke and the bank was going to foreclose on our little house?"

"Yes, that was really a terrible time," he replies.

The wife continues, "And remember when I went to see the banker one night and the next day the bank extended our loan?"

"It is hard to take," the man says, "but I guess it really was for us and I can forgive you. What was the second time?"

"Well," she continues, "Do you remember years later when you almost died from the heart problem because we couldn't afford the operation?"

"Yes, I do" the man replies. "Then you remember that right after I went to see the doctor he did your operation at no cost?" the wife continues.

"Yes," says the husband. "That shocks me too, but I understand you did it because of your love for me and I forgive you. But what was the third time?"

The wife lowers her head and says, "Remember when you ran for Exalted Ruler of the Elks and needed 62 more votes?"