By, Nan Claire Falkner
The best Home Fried Chicken and Batter French Fries was the “Special of the Day.”
Every Fourth of July, Auntie Mary would fry chicken and go to the fair.
This year, a slick lawyer came in seeking to steal the café. He talked to the gal behind the bar. “Sign the dotted line below, Auntie M, and I’ll get you big money. I have $500 in cash if you sign right now.
“I can’t read, but okay Mister, and she signed with a X. He gave her $500 cash, rushed out the door with a contract signed by the waitress.
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I think the waitress just sold a book titled “Swindling the Swindler for Dummies”.
By the way, glad we are back from vacation so you can write again.
Thanks sweetie – our bed is so comfortable and glad to be back! Nan
Dear Nan,
Aha, so you’ve been on vacation! Nice to have you back. Good thing Aunt Mary has a savvy waitress in her court. $500 is a nice tip.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Dear Rochelle, Vacation, vacation but glad to be home! Waitress gal’s dad is a barker at the fair so she’s been around! Thanks, Nan
Just can’t get good help these days. Nice one.
Dear Subroto, on the contrary – she got the lawyer who was going to stick it to Aunt Mary and she got a $500 tip to boot! Thanks so very much for stopping by and commenting – I really appreciate it! Nan
I know I did get it, that was supposed to be a tongue in cheek comment 🙂
Where is that guy? I’m pretty good at signing with an “X” too.
They are the first on the scene of an accident or calamity and have cards printed ready to give monetary advice – you betcha! Tell your beautiful wife HI for us! Nan
perhaps he only deserved that, an autograph of a waitress
Hi i b arora, He did deserve this – he was trying to swindle Aunt Mary out of her cafe. For every good lawyer (and there are many wonderful ones – including my cousins and nephew) So, this particular one was crooked as a stick. Thank you so much for stopping by my story! I appreciate it so much! Nan
Excellent twist Nan.
Ha… Stupid swindlers are always loosing… always.
Dear Bjorn, You are right – There is always swindler somewhere close. If they put half their effort into a positive trade – they wouldn’t have to swindle people. Thanks for stopping by!
Nan
Oh, no
Oh, no! That dirty, rotten scoundrel, Nan. What a sad situation. Aunt Mary will not be pleased. And to think she was just off trying to have a good time on her day off! Great story, Nan. Very original.
Dear Amy, You are so sweet and a much better writer than me. I truly appreciate you taking time to read my story! Have a great week and thanks! Nan
What a great take on the prompt! Fun.
Dear Alicia, Thanks for stopping by and commenting so kindly! Nan
one slick lawyer just lost $500. 🙂
Dear plaridel, Isn’t it a shame – almost makes you sad – but not quite! I have several cousins and friends that are lawyers – they are great people! However, every once in a while you run across a stinker. Thank you so much! Nan
Haha. The swindle is on him. Hope she has fun spending her $500.
Loved this one.
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Wow Yarnspinner, you are too kind – makes me feel good! Have a great summer and I always love you take on the prompt! I consider you a friend too! Nan
Thank you. 🙂
Well, he has a rude shock waiting for him when he tries to collect. Funny story, Nan. Welcome back. 😀 — Suzanne
Dear Suzanne, Thank you so much for reading and commenting. I have a warped sense of humor. I’m glad we’re back too! Have a great summer! Nan
She should have made an X on his face. Lovely read
If you ask me, he can’t be that slick a lawyer. Amusing!