when the third man arrived his wife gave him his supper . after that he went to bed , just as usual . the next morning a boy knocked at the door , bidding him attend the burial of the man who was dead . he was just going to get up when his wife stopped him . ' time enough , ' said she . he lay still till he heard the funeral passing the window . ' now rise , and be quick , ' called the wife . the man jumped out of bed in a great hurry , and began to look about him . ' why , where are my clothes ? ' asked he . ' silly that you are , they are on your back , of course , ' answered the woman . ' are they ? ' said he . ' they are , ' said she , ' and make haste lest the burying be ended before you get there . ' 
she wanted to rush him to go to the funeral .
why did the third wife stop her husband from going to the funeral on time ?
why did the third wife stop her husband from going to the funeral on time ?