"A Young Man Had..." joke

Contempt

A young man had to take a day off work to appear for a traffic ticket. He waited hours to be heard, becoming increasingly agitated as the day went on.

Finally, the man was called before the judge, only to have the judge tell him court would be adjourned for the day, and that he would have to return the next day.

"What for?" he sneered at the judge.

The judge, in no mood for the man's attitude, yelled back, "Twenty dollars contempt of court. That's why!" Then, noticing that the man was checking his wallet, the judge relented, "It's okay. You don't have to pay now."

The young man responded, "I'm just seeing if I have enough for two more words.