The Video | 录像机

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Amos asked his mother whether they could have a video.

"I'm afraid we can't afford one," sighed his mother.

But on the following day, in came Amos, staggering beneath the weight of a brand-new video.

"How on earth did you pay for that?" gasped his mother.

"Easy, Mum," replied Amos. "I sold the television!"

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