As Required
“There are four requisites to a good short story,” explained the English teacher to the class. “Brevity, a reference to religion, some association with the aristocracy, and an illustration of modesty. Now, with these four things in mind, I will give you 30 minutes to write a story.” Ten minutes later the hand of Sandy went up. “That is fine, Sandy,” she complimented, “and now read your story to the class.” Sandy read: “ ‘My Gawd,” said the countess, “take your hand off my knee.’ ”
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 14, Issue 1, 20 June 1949, Page 7
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86As Required Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 14, Issue 1, 20 June 1949, Page 7
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