Small Town Justice

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...."

"I said be quiet! Now you're going to jail!"

A few hours later, the officer checked up on his prisoner and said,
"Lucky for you that the chief's at his daughter's wedding. He'll be
in a good mood when he gets back."

"Don't count on it," said the man in the cell. "I'm the groom!"