{Grandfather} would manufacture funnies with Grandmother before she died about how he was in love with other women who were not her. She knew it was only funnies because she would laugh in volumes. 'Anna,' he would say, 'I am going to marry that one with the pink hat.' And she would say, 'To whom are you going to marry her?' And he would say, 'To me.' I would laugh very much in the back seat, and she would say to him, 'But you are no priest.' And he would say, 'I am today.' And she would say, 'Today you believe in God?' And he would say, 'Today I believe in love.
In the book "Everything Is Illuminated" by Jonathan Safran Foer, there is a playful exchange between a grandfather and grandmother. Despite her passing, he reminisces about their humorous banter, where he jestingly professes his love for other women. Their lighthearted interactions reveal a deep bond as they share laughter and teasing remarks about love and marriage, with the grandfather claiming he will marry a woman in a pink hat, which invokes laughter from the grandmother.
This playful dialogue captures the essence of their relationship, showing how humor can help navigate the complexities of love and aging. The grandfather's whimsical declarations and the grandmother’s witty replies highlight their affection for each other, illustrating that even in jest, there are profound feelings at play. Their exchanges remain a testament to their love, blending joy and nostalgia even after her death.
