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The Barbecue
The day was ripe for a barbecue. A plate of marinated chicken chunks were ready for the grilling. The only thing missing was the fire itself. But Melanie Garrison and her husband, Freddy Straggers, disagreed at first.
The two debated the subject for an hour until they reached the conclusion that the fire was indeed the only thing missing.
After an equally long brainstorming session, the two theorized that the box of matches on the picnic table was the key. Melanie Garrison picked up the box and shook it, hoping that the rattle would summon the fire. Freddy arrogantly shook his head. He took the box from Melanie's teeth and took the matches out. He dropped the matches into the grill without striking them and waited.
He grew agitated. Where is the fire? he thought.
Having accepted defeat, Melanie and Freddy went out to the dock and smoked themselves a cigarette.
