DAILY DOUBLE

Q. My new wife and I were opening our wedding gift envelopes anddiscovered one was empty except for the card. We're 95 percent surethis was a mistake. Should we ask the guests to write us anothercheck? There's always that slight chance that they never intended togive us a gift and figured their "best wishes" card was enough. Newlyweds A. Do not suggest "another" check, in case they never intended tosend one. However, you could send a note telling them how glad youwere they came to the wedding and thanking them for their card. Ifthey look at each other and say, "Card? What about the check?"you'll soon get a check and an apology. Diane Crowley

A. Most people know not to go to a wedding empty-handed. Givingjust a card is, by most standards, empty-handed. So, yes, politelyask if their envelope was attached to something or had something init. They'll likely be glad you brought this to their attention.However, if they tell you the card was it, just respond, "Oh? It wasa lovely card," and leave it at that. Jeffrey Zaslow