I mess around with wise cracks and other remarks, almost daily.

I was in the checkout line behind a woman, and remarked loud enough for the cashier to hear: "She's paying for mine."

Low and behold, the woman did pay for mine. $1.69.

We chatted past the exit, then parted.

Was this a missed shot for hooking up, right then and there?

I don't know how old she was - 30 to 50+. I'm 69 and shaggy, with my winter coat of hair.