Half Is Much Better Than Nothing

When a couple got a divorce, the wife was going to have to pay alimony.
She thought that she could get away with murder but that was baloney.
They had been married for twenty-seven years and had kids.
She was going to have to pay $50,000 per year because she earned more than her husband did.
She didn't want to lose half of her salary so murder was the direction in which she went.
But she didn't give the Police any credit, she didn't realize that they are very efficient.
The Police showed their efficiency when they arrested her, that was a painful lesson that she had to learn.
Half is much better than nothing and now she's behind bars and nothing is what this stupid woman earns.

(This is a true story)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Petersen Potter Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 3:30 AM
Very sad and horrible story you've written here Randy my dear friend. These things happen sadly all the time somewhere. Some folks do anything for money even murder of course which is such a tragedy. A 7 for you! :) Love and hugs! xxx D.
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