Heirlooms

HE (wondering if his rival has been accepted) - "Are both your rings heirlooms?"

SHE (concealing the hand) -"Oh, dear, yes. One has been in the family since the time of Alfred, but the other is newer"- (blushing)-"it only dates from the conquest." "My grandfather was a captain of industry." "Well?" "He left no sword, but we still treasure the stubs of his check-books."