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Story 202

The Writer’s Plight

A jour nalist might write to incite the liberal left, or the

conservative right, thus start a little fight. Or she might

write simply to provide the reader with insight.

At times, however, it’s a mite difficult to write when

there is nothing important to cite. Yet it’s the writer’s

duty to write, even with trivia so trite. Whatever the
case, the paper is always right for making an excellent

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Story 203

The Flight of the Playwright

“‘In days of o ol ld d when knights were b bo ol ld d,’ is corny and o ol ld d,” said the
knight to the playwright. “And further, it’s a slight to every gallant

knight."

At once the playwright knew he was in a dangerous plight and started
to shake with fright. “There will be a fight,” said the be-sworded

knight. “In the bright moonlight, tonight at midnight will be just right
for a bloody sight.”

Now the playwright, who lacked might, had the foresight to know he
couldn’t win this fight. He also knew that the impending fight would
likely plight his height.

So politely he answered, “Sorry, dear knight, perhaps some other night.

You see, tonight, my plans are too very tight. So good night you bad,
brave knight.” Then away he fled at the speed of light.