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…oncet I knowed a feller what understood women…never did get married for some reason…

Monroe D. Underwood

That night Betsy and I went to one of those old-fashioned pubs for a hamburger and a beer.

Betsy had the hamburger.

I had the beer.

I said do you know anybody named Nivlek Ysteb?

Betsy said should I?

I said how the hell would I know?

Betsy gave me a funny look.

She said by God I think I’ll have a beer.