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October 20, 2004
A PROMISE TO KEEP
A reader writes:
This is a non-apochryphal, verifiable story. A fine classical pianist of my acquaintance went under the knife a month or so ago. Just before the anesthetic took effect, she looked up at her surgeon and said:
"If I don't make it through this, promise me one thing."
"What is it, Sonia?"
"That you won't vote for Bush for president."
The doctor promised her there was no danger of that. Alas, Sonia didn't make it. The doctor intends to keep his promise.
Sonia (not her real name) may not have given her life for her country, but she certainly was a patriot.
Posted by at October 20, 2004 09:28 AM
