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Story 53
Faced with Fattening Paste

In haste

The chef mixed a doughy paste,

Which on a roast he’d baste.

But all was a waste,

For its rich taste

Was too much for every dieter's not-so-slim waist.

Story 54

A Spate of Prate

V Can•di•date Kate stood on a crate and began her spate

praising her running mate.

D "We fully back the Dem•o•crat•ic slate. And let me
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l'J nn \ state that we truly love your e•lec•tor•al state. Taxes
we shall abate, and at a fast rate. In fact,

we shall in•i•ti•ate a tax rebate.

However, we promise never to cut the welfare state. Then every man, woman, and

child shall elate. Let this be your fate ! Move us through the White House

gate !

"Now - if I weren’t running late for another date, a dinner of $100 a plate, most

gladly I'd stay and debate.”

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