A man consulted his priest about getting a divorce.

The priest
was surprised.

"Why on earth would you want to divorce such
a lovely wife? She is soft and gentle and, if I may say so, she
is also quite beautiful and nicely proportioned. I really can't see
what you have to complain about."

The man took off his shoe.

"See this shoe," he said, showing
it to the priest, "The leather is soft and gentle. It is a beautiful
piece of work and nicely proportioned."

"Ah," said the priest, "a parable."

"In a way, Father," replied the man. "I'm the only one who
knows it pinches."