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        Story 215


        Back to the Swamp













        The Frog Prince said, “My pretty miss, how I shall miss your pag•eant•ry and

        pomp !  But my dea r, I fea r my met•a•mor•pho•sis is near.  Big feet will soon


        loudly clomp and likely upon me stomp.  Therefore, off I must romp to the safety

        of some nearby swamp !











        Story 216

        John












        John was a con jailed in Tucson for stealing a goose and a long-necked swan.  He


        was given striped clothes to don, or in other words, to put on.




        Although his hopes for parole were wan, still he dreamt of being far gone to a land

        far yon to start a new life with his waiting wife Yvonne.







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