Date: Tue, 18 Apr 1995 06:05:20 -0700
Title: Joey Chokes on it

As the crowd at La Punta swept Claire away
from Jake and toward the stage her mood seemed
to get caught up with the fun of the moment.

When Joey saw what was happening he relaxed
momentarily, knowing he was safe from any
immediate violence, Claire being otherwise involved.
With a sigh of relief Joey turned to tell Vern that he'd
definitely go with him and was shocked to see Sis
sitting beside Vern.  Joey choked on his beer and was
gasping for breath as he watched Sis smile,  and
heard her say over the din of the crowd,
"Yates, this is Joey, otherwise known as dead meat."

Vern laughed and Yates reached over to shake
hands with Joey who was frantically trying to breathe
through the liquid fire caught in his throat.
Yates said, "Is he going to be ok?  Do you think he
needs help?"

Sis snarled, "I'm not sure help is what he NEEDS after what
he pulled.  Hey, Joey!  JOEY, you little dip, do YOU
think you should get help?"

Joey was fading, hands to his throat, eyes seeming
to plead with Sis.  His color was definitely changing to
pale gray.  For all he knew he was on his way out.

>From the stage, over the super-amplified microphone,
Claire's  voice screamed,  with great perspicuity,
"LET HIM GO, YOU RAG HEAD, IF YOU WANT SOMEONE,
COME GET ME!!"

per.spic.u.ous \p*r-'spik-y*-w*s\ adj : plain to the understanding :
  CLEAR 
  -- per.spi.cu.i.ty \.p*r-sp*-'kyu_:-*t-e_-\ n.

Joey was released.


Tuesday again!  They just keep coming along, these Tuesdays.
Hope it's good for you.
later,
d.




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