A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. "But officer, " the man said, "I can explain. ""Just be quiet!" snapped the officer. "Or I’m going to let you cool off in jail until the chief gets back. ""But officer, I just wanted to say..." "And I said KEEP QUIET! Now you’re going to jail!" A few hours later, the officer checked up on his prisoner and said, "Lucky for you the chief is at his daughter’s wedding. He’ll be in a great mood when he gets here. " " Don’t count on it, " said the prisoner. " I’m the groom; he is my father-in-law. "