NEVER A CROSS WORD

The husband and wife, sitting opposite each other on the train, were doing a crossword.

"23 down,” said the wife. “Long eared animal, three letters, starting with A.”

“Ant?” said the man hopefully.

"Ant?!! The long-eared ant?!" screeched the wife.

The husband hung his head in shame.

“Ass!” snapped the wife.

“I know I am,” said the husband. “Sorry.”