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Emmy, the dishonored virgin, appeared, saying: "What do you want for dinner, Uncle Joe? Ice cream or strawberry shortcake? " Blushing, she avoided Jones' eye.
The rector looked at his guest, yearning. "What would you like, Mr. Jones? But I know how young people are about ice cream. Would you prefer ice cream?"