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Soot Happens

Tom Fowler was a chimney sweeper who was also a window peeper. Caught black-handed folks demanded Fowler be made a breathless sleeper.

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Date: 6/7/2016 6:41:00 AM

Sweep and not peep...words for the wise. Well written!:)

Paul Schneiter
Date: 6/7/2016 6:42:00 AM

Thank you Usual Suspect. It's both kind and thoughtful of you to comment. I value and appreciate your positive, encouraging feedback.

Date: 6/3/2016 10:15:00 PM

Ha ha ha - hope he got court when he was caught 'black handed' - that phrase really made me laugh Paul:-) hugs Jan xx7

Paul Schneiter
Date: 6/7/2016 10:41:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. I must have had "red-handed" in mind and just changed colors. Supportive comments from you never fail to make my day. hugs x x x