A cub reporter for a small town newspaper was sent
out on his first assignment one day. He submitted the
following report to his editor.
"Mrs. Smith was injured in a one-car accident today.
She is recovering in County Hospital with lacerations
on her breasts."
The Editor scolded the new reporter, saying. "This
is a family paper. We don't use words like breasts
around here. Now go back and write something
more appropriate!"
The young reporter thought long and hard. Finally he
handed the Editor the following report. "Mrs. Smith was
injured in a one car accident today. She is recovering
in County Hospital with lacerations on her ( o )( o ) "
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