The man stood there, completely stunned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEighty-seven?\u201d he repeated, fastening his belt with shaky hands. \u201cThat\u2019s exactly right! How on earth did you figure that out?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The three women exchanged knowing glances, each trying\u2014and failing\u2014to hold back laughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, the one in the middle wiped a tear from her eye and said, \u201cWell, it wasn\u2019t exactly difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The man folded his arms. \u201cAll right, I have to know. What was your secret?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The woman on the left leaned forward with a mischievous grin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe were at your birthday party yesterday.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a moment, the old man simply stared at them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then his jaw dropped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He blinked once. Twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And then he burst into laughter so hard he nearly had to sit down beside them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell,\u201d he said between chuckles, \u201cI suppose that does make sense!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The three women laughed right along with him, clearly delighted by their successful prank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just then, a nurse walking by stopped to see what all the commotion was about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s going on over here?\u201d she asked, smiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before anyone could answer, the old man proudly declared, \u201cThese ladies are the sharpest detectives I\u2019ve ever met. They guessed my age exactly!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nurse raised an eyebrow. \u201cDid they now?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh yes,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd I was foolish enough to think I could outsmart them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the women chimed in, \u201cAt our age, entertainment is where you find it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nurse laughed. \u201cI can see that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The old man tipped an imaginary hat. \u201cLadies, you\u2019ve officially made my day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As he started to walk away, he turned back with a playful smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut next time, I\u2019m the one making the bet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the women called after him, \u201cThat\u2019s fine\u2014but don\u2019t expect us to go easy on you!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bench erupted in laughter once more, and even a few passersby couldn\u2019t help but smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because sometimes, the best kind of humor comes from those who have had the longest time to perfect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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