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The twenty pound note

My family organised a surprise day out on my birthday.  They took me to a nice restaurant overlooking the Thames and then on to the Shard where the view was spectacular.

I wasn't allowed to contribute financially to the day but I thought that one member of the family could be struggling to pay his way.  What 25 year old isn't?  So I slipped a £20 note into Joe's pocket and told him to pay for his lunch with it.

Joe gave the £20 to Mark.  Mark gave it back to Joe saying it was ok if he didn't pay.  Joe gave it back to me saying Mark didn't want it.  I gave it to Mark saying Joe wanted to pay.  He took it.  5 minutes later I saw him slip the £20 note into Joe's pocket.  No wonder Joe was smiling as he left to catch his train.

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