A story, The Used Car

“Hey, Paul, would you come on over to my place a little before three?” Orlo asked his neighbor during a phone call. “I’ve got someone coming over to look at the old Cadillac, and I need some competition…just act interested.”
When the prospect showed up, he saw two men poking around under the hood..Orlo greeted him, and introduced him to Paul who glanced up and grunted. After a quick tour of the car, the prospect was obviously interested. “You mind if I tae it for a spin?” he ventured. Orlo looked at Paul. Paul shrugged his shoulders, “Sure. Remember, I was here first.” The prospect returned, impressed with the roominess and comfortable ride. “OK, how much do you want?”
Orlo quoted the price listed in the newspaper, and Paul objected, “Hey!”
The prospect stuck out his hand. “I’ll take it!”
Orlo looed sheepishly at Paul and shoo the now-buyer’s hand.
After the new owner left, Paul said, “I can’t believe that he paid you that much for that old car!”

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