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Story 245


               Joe Schmoe







                       Joe Schmoe used to go, a-fishing for shad roe.  That is,
                       until he was struck by an ice floe, then he opted to hunt for

                       roe, both hind and doe. Soon though, he got shot smack in

                       the elbow, with an arrow.


                       After this he gave hunting a r re es st t, , to stick to that which he

                       knew b be es st t: mow grass, hoe soil, sow seeds, and grow plants

                       – such as tobacco, tomato, and potato.  But again he was
                       beset by woe: this time a common crow, pecked off his big

                       toe.






              Story 246


                                                Margot and Her Beau


               Margot, complained to her beau, “ Do you ever plan to marry me Moe?”


               He answered, “ Although I love you so, Margot, there are many debts

               that I still owe. I simply cannot afford a bottle of Bordeaux, let alone

               a bungalow. However, if I should stumble across some dough, then off

               to the marriage rail we shall go !”


               “ Oh!” declared Margot, “ Is that so! Then heigh-ho! It is high time

               you get your hat and Go!
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