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Sylvia And Mel's Future
Sylvia was at Madame Olga's. The psychic peered into her crystal ball.
“Will Mel make it?”
“There's a chance.”
“His liver's bad. Dr Fruman's taking care of him.”
Mel, Sylvia's ex-husband, was hospitalized. She was at the fortuneteller's for a second opinion.
“Even though it's Fruman, I see Mel pulling through.”
“Really? Do you think a near-death experience will change him?”
“Change?”
“Will I get any support checks Mel owes me?”
“Checks, huh?”
Madame Olga stared intently. Syvia had paid $225 for the ‘Deluxe View’ into the future.
“Madame Olga?”
“I'm looking…”
“Even one lousy check?”
“I'm looking...I'm looking...”
From Guest Contributor David Sydney
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