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Many a husband lives to regret the extravagant fee he bestowed upon the minister who sentenced him.

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Evan Esar
Age: 95 †
Born: 1899
Born: January 1
Died: 1995
Died: January 1
American Humorist
Humorist
Extravagant
Minister
Ministers
Regret
Husband
Upon
Sentenced
Lives
Bestowed
Many
Fees

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