I would like to know why the next writing is a joke.
My Mom loves to tell the story about one of her first dates with my Dad. One night they took a drive on a quiet country lane. As they got to an isolated spot, far from home, the car rolled to a stop. "Out of gas," my Dad said. My Mom opened her purse and pulled out a bottle. Wow!" said my Dad, "A bottle, what is it?" "Gasoline." was the reply
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He thought it was alcohol, to improve the romantic mood, but she brought gasoline, to douse it.
— Mister Micawber
He thought it was alcohol, to improve the romantic mood, but she brought gasoline, to douse it.
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