From: Stephen
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Hi All,

                              Uncle Ned
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My Uncle Ned, all alone, met a girl named Peggy. They fell in love, he
promised her that he would give her diamonds, furs, and beautiful
dresses. One day as they were walked down 5th Avenue in New York, they
came upon a jewelry store under construction.

Peggy looked at my Uncle Ned and said,"You promised me jewels." Uncle
Ned proceeded to pick up a fallen brick. He threw it through the
window, pulled out and gave her a diamond necklace. As they strolled
own 5th Avenue, they came upon a fur shop.

Peggy looked at Uncle Ned and said, "You promised me furs." Uncle Ned
picked up another brick, threw it through the window, pulled out a
mink and gave it to Peggy. Strolling down 5th Avenue again, they came
upon a fashion store with beautiful dresses. Peggy said, ""You
promised me beautiful clothes.""

Uncle Ned replied, "Do you think I am made of bricks?"



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