He told her he *can't elope*.
Because all they do is break wind.
He wanted to be with his family.
A bold and innovative departure from the hackneyed stereotypes that all too often dominate the joke-telling industry.
You drop it on her twice.
He said he can't elope.
Cantaloupe
Because they can't elope!
Because the minister wouldn't marry the two, since a melon can't elope!