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wife and then return and continue his



     stories.


            Once everyone else was heading to


     the bus, I put the little bit of money I had



     on the counter.


            “Water’s free,” John said.



            “Then take that as a tip for the


     stories,” I said.  “I would come here just


     for them.”



            John smiled and brought his wife


     over and introduced her to me.  She



     looked as old as John, but to see their


     eyes sparkle when they looked at each


     other was more beautiful than any young



     love.


            All the others were on the bus when



     Coach came in and called me to hurry.  I
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