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She Knew the Truth

“Both of dese here gents,” said the witness, Mandy Thomas, rather impressed with the importance of being in court, “was standing at the corner conversin’ with each other pretty hot an’ pointed like.”

“Relate the conversation,” said the prosecutor.

“Ah don’t jest remember, sah,” said Mandy, “’cept dat dey was callin’ each other what dey is.”

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Women used to carry money in their stocking, but it’s not safe to put money in public places now.

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A rash marriage is only skin deep.