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Circular Conjectures by Elizabeth Emerald

This afternoon, I dropped by to visit my friend Scott, who owns a vacuum repair shop. Scott sells parts at cost and is so soft-hearted that he declines to charge for quickie repairs. For these reasons, Scott is obliged to work evenings at an appliance store cleaning toilets.

Last Monday evening, Scott reported for work only to find the store darkened. Figuring that they'd chosen to close for President's Day, Scott turned away.

At that moment he noticed the memorial wreath in the window.

How patriotic, he thought, to honor the holiday. Peering closer, Scott was horrified to find displayed upon the ribbon the store owner's name and date of death, which had occurred the day prior.

It later transpired that Al had been killed joy-riding in his ATV. The road had been icy; he spun out and was hurled head-first onto the pavement.

The reason Al had been so reckless was that he'd been drinking.

The reason he'd been drinking was that he'd met up with a customer at a bar.

The reason he'd met up with a customer at a bar was that Scott had referred the fellow (an acquaintance looking to purchase a refrigerator) to Al.

They'd hit it off and decided to grab a beer.











 

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