Chapter Sixteen
In the Dog House
“Go for training? What do you mean training, Mildred?”
“It’s supposed to make you a better husband, Jerry,” Mildred said.
“What you mean a better husband?” I asked. “I thought you liked me the way I am.”
“I do, honey, but I just think that you could be...”
“Be what?”
“I don’t know. Two of my new club friends tell me that this woman has done wonders for their husbands. I just thought we should try it,” she pleaded.
“Have you met any of the husbands?” I asked.
“Yes.”
“And?”
“I was very impressed by how... attentive and... obedient they are,” she said.
“Obedient? What do you mean, obedient?” I asked.
“Oh... I just mean that... that they are better husbands,” she said.
“Better husbands? Don’t you think I’m a good husband?” I asked.
“Jerry, please
