SNOW ON THE ROOF

Years ago, I was seated
beside an "older women"
in a hotel lounge
with whom I engaged
in an interesting conversation
about numerous subjects.
It was almost suddenly
when she started to talk
about sexual adventures.
She asked me how old
did I think she was;
before i could answer;
with a big smile on her face
and a hand gently grasping my leg
she replied "There may be
snow on the roof but there
is a fire in the basement."
I didn't get it at first,
BUT now I know the wonders
of  "FIRE in the basement."