Well I see Admiral Dewey's rank is reduced
"Well, I see Admiral Dewey's rank is reduced."
"What is he, a commodore?"
"No."
"A captain?"
"No."
"Well, what is he?"
"Mrs. Dewey's second mate."
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Two Irish farmers who had not seen each other for a long time met
at a fair
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