129

#1:

THERE, down the river on a
BARGE, floats cargo
WORTH a king’s ransom. What a
FARCE to think it won’t sink.

#2:

BARGE in, see this
FARCE in progress.
THERE is nothing
WORTH your time in that room.

#3:

THERE in the Suez Canal, a giant
BARGE stops up the works. Watch the
FARCE as it plays out, wreaking havoc
WORTH millions for its disruption.

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126

#1:

LATER, after visits to the
SALON, after the manufactured
MIRTH has faded, then the
GRADE-A misery sets in.

#2:

GRADE the roads for the regent’s arrival; his
SALON must be prepared. The night’s
MIRTH could cement peace now;
LATER, the diplomats can sort out the details.

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