... believer in superstition, Charlie was sure bad luck came in three's and he nervously awaited the final act. As he ordered his fifth glass of water, the gaudily dressed waitress who had been observing him for quite some time approached the table. "Can I interest you in one of our special fortune cookies, sir? " she smiled cheerfully. "No ... , thank you, " Charlie replied, "I'm just waiting for an appointment. " "Are you sure, sir? Wouldn't you like to know your fortune? " she smiled brightly again, pushing a tray with delicious looking chocolate cookies toward him. With nothing better to ...

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