THE NANOGEIST
distraught wife: Yes officer, the last time I saw him was right here in front of the tank (sob, sniff) I went to bed and when I got up he was gone! (boo-hoo)
Officer Skeptical: Right, now you mentioned hearing him say something about a hitch-hiker, what can you tell me about that?
distraught wife: Well (sniff, sniff) he was looking at the tank, like I told you, and he was describing all the things inside. Now, I don't really listen to him when he starts talking about all that reef stuff, I just nod to keep him happy. Do you think he knew that Officer?
Officer Skeptical: I'm sure he loved you very much ma'am.
distraught wife: Oh (sniff, sob) you're so kind. Anyhow, one of the things I'm
sure he said was something about a "wierd hitch-hiker".
Officer Skeptical: Is your husband the type of person who usually picks up strangers?
distraught wife: No! I don't remember him giving anyone a ride! (sniff) You'll find him for me, won't you?
Officer Skeptical: We'll put out an APB. He can't be too far away. (leans over tank; drops donut crumbs inside which settle down to wedding ring in the sand)