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“This summer heat is killing me,” the businessman said.

“Really? I thought it was those cigarettes that were killing you,” his friend said. They both had a chuckle.

But actually it was pretty sad because really the businessman had lung cancer and he just didn’t know it yet.

COMPREHENSION:
Which of the following conclusions can be reasonably derived from the fictional interaction described above:
a) The businessman’s friend has Extra-Sensory Perception
b) It wasn’t really hot outside that day
c) The author suffers from premature ejaculation
d) Items A and B only

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. What are the effects of cigarettes on these characters and on society?
2. Can I fulfill you as a man and as a boyfriend if I am unable to perform sexually?

Date Written: June 27, 2003
Author: Will Disney
Average Vote: 4.5

Comments:
06/27/2003 anonymous (5):
07/1/2003 Ewan Snow (4): Sort of high-concept but funny...
10/7/2004 Litcube (5):
10/7/2004 Mr. Pony (4): Well, that's just darling.
10/7/2004 TheBuyer (5): [censored]