A farmer has three lovely daughters. Deeply concerned about their welfare in a wayward world, he vetted their suitors with an eagle eye and a shotgun by his side.

One night, all three daughters were going out on dates. It was the first time this had happened, so the farmer had no option but to be more vigilant than usual.

The doorbell rang. The farmer answered, gun at the ready. The boy at the door says,

"My name's Joe, I'm here for Flo. Were going to a show, is she ready to go?"

The farmer nods and off they go. The doorbell rings again. The farmer answered. Another clean-cut boy is stood waiting.

"My name's Eddie, I'm here for Betty, we're going to eat spaghetti, is she ready?"

The farmer nods and off they go. A little while later, the doorbell rang again, and the farmer answered.

"Hi, my name's Chuck...." So the farmer shot him.