Mildred never thought she’d be taking such drastic measures after sixty years of marriage. But when Dr. O’Reilly suggested the “Celtic Cure” – a discreet addition to Arthur’s morning tea – she decided it was worth a try.
At the neighborhood coffee shop the next day, Mildred casually stirred the powder into Arthur’s Earl Grey. Within ten minutes, her normally reserved husband was practically vibrating in his seat. Suddenly, Arthur stood up so forcefully his chair toppled over. “Mildred, my love!” he bellowed, sweeping everything off their table with one arm.
The staff at Brew & Bean are still talking about what happened next. When Mildred visited Dr. O’Reilly for her follow-up, she reported, “Arthur hasn’t been that passionate since the Johnson administration! But now we have to drive twenty miles to the next town for coffee – apparently ‘inappropriate use of furniture’ violates health codes.” She smiled wistfully. “Still, it’s nice to see that spark in his eyes again… even if we did break a perfectly good scone platter.”
