A man and woman marry after a brief courtship and all
is well for a time. Eventually they are blessed with child.
The woman's time comes, and as she is taken into the operating
room, she calls the husband over. "Honey, there's
something I really have to tell you. There is as an very
old tradition in our families that the oldest living male
gets to name any new children born to anyone in the family.
That means my brother must name our first child. I know
this comes as a shock, but I couldn't tell you earlier,
because I didn't want to upset you."
"But, but..." sputters the husband "I know
your brother. Wasn't he injured in the war? There's no
question that he'll screw this up!"
"I'm sorry" says the wife, "but that's
the way it has to be."
"All right" he sighs, "what did your brother
name our daughter?"
"Denise," says the mother, quietly, and the
husband sighs in relief. Just then the doctor informs
them that they are about to be parents of male and female
twins.
"Oh no", sighs the woman.
"What is it, love?"
"The boy's name is Denephew."
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