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Ruffled Feathers

By notebook | Posted: 26 April 2012

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In genre / category Comedy of manners
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Amended: thanks casey

 

'Your tits are magnificent, Mary.'

'Well, really!' she snapped, hastening to button her blouse.

'Your aviary is wonderful!' He added.

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casey32168
01 June 2012
I love double-entendre, and the tits joke is funny. However, the third line, which is meant to be the rimshot, instead sounds like a non-sequiter. The rhythm is off. Read it out loud and see if you get the same feeling. I think if you describe him being oblivious to her reaction as he watches the birds, it might work more effectively.

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