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The Red Well-Read Reader
Story 99
Brett's All Wet
"Don't fret, Claudette," said Brett. "My pretty brunette pet, there's
nothing to sweat, for there's not any threat. I know we're entangled in a financial
net, beset by creditors. But somehow, some way, someone will help us
get out of debt.
"Then, when all our bills have been met and we are securely set, I'll let you
buy anything and everything: perhaps a Corvette, or even a personal jet. So,
dear, let your dreams whet."
Claudette responded, "The only thing that is wet is you, Brett. And Brett,
you are all wet, soaking wet !"
Story 100
Make a Good Catch
If you were a bucket, spring water you'd fetch
If you were an arrow, feathers you'd fletch
If you were a river, a canyon you'd etch
If you were a pen, a drawing you'd sketch
If you were rubber, greatly you'd s-t-r-e-t-c-h
But since you’re merely you —
Make a good catch, and marry no wretch.
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