Ollie died, so Lena went to the local paper to put a notice in the obituaries. The gentleman at the counter, after offering his condolences, asked Lena what she would like to say about Ollie. …. …....

Ollie died, so Lena went to the local paper to put a notice in the obituaries. The gentleman at the counter, after offering his condolences, asked Lena what she would like to say about Ollie. ….
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Lena replied, “You yust put ‘Ollie died’.” …
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The gentleman, somewhat perplexed, said, “That’s it? Just ‘Ollie died?’ Surely, there must be something more you’d like to say about Ollie. If its money you’re concerned about, the first five words are free. We must say something more.”
So Lena pondered for a few minutes and finally said, “O. K. You put ‘Ollie died. Boat for sale.’ “

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