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1Perry s 32nd birthday was today. His wife, Amanda, had him something special. Perry couldn t imagine what it might be. He already had everything he needed or wanted. Whatever she was going to give him, it was going to be a surprise. She had not asked him whether he wanted anything, and he had not dropped any hints that he was hoping for something. In fact, his plan was simply to watch TV and ignore the event. There was certainly nothing or exciting about turning 32.
When he got home from work, he changed into his shorts and a T shirt and took their dog Pretty Boy for a walk. When he , Amanda had also gotten home from work. She gave him a kiss and told him happy birthday. He thanked her and asked what the surprise was. She told him that it was on the pillow in the bedroom. He went into the bedroom and found a brightly package with a big blue bow on it. He brought it out to the living room.
Why don t you try to guess what it is? Amanda suggested.
Okay, Perry replied. It s not a or a houseboat. It s not my Christmas bonus. It s not another pet; I don t see any air holes in the wrapping and I don t hear any sounds.
Well, maybe it s a turtle, Amanda smiled.
Yes, that would explain the silence, but turtles still need to breathe, Perry . It s not a book or a video or a CD, is it?
No, you re not even close. Remember, it s something special.
Well, you ve got me, Perry said, . Something special in a box that was only about one cubic foot. He told Amanda that he gave up. She told him to unwrap the box. After opening it, all he found was a little rubber doll.
What s this? he asked.
It s a boy, silly! I m pregnant, Amanda . And his name is going to be Perry, Jr.
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