Early Release

A woman went to the Governor of Alabama about getting an early release for her husband who was serving time in a state penitentiary.

"What's is in for?", asked the Governor.

"For stealing a ham."

"That doesn't sound too bad. Is he a good worker?"

"No, I couldn't say that. He's very lazy."

"Oh...well, he's good to you and the children, isn't he?"

"No, he is not. He's very mean to us, if you want to know the truth."

"Why would you want a man like that out of prison?"

"Well, Governor, we've been out of ham for quite a spell."