As an elderly lady sat on her front porch reflecting on her long life, a fairy godmother suddenly appeared and offered three wishes. "Well," said the woman, "I guess I'd like to be rich." *****POOF**** Her rocking chair was turned to solid gold. "And I wouldn't mind being a young and beautiful princess." ****POOF***** She became an exquisite young woman, with a priceless crown of jewels. "Your third wish?" asked the fairy godmother. The elderly woman's dog raised his head and uttered a single, weak, hoarse woof. "Could you possibly make my dog a handsome prince?" ****POOF***** Before her stood the most handsome young man anyone had ever seen. More handsome than anyone could possibly imagine. She stared in awe, completely smitten. As he approached, her knees weakened. He bent toward her brushing his lips across her ear as he whispered, "Bet you're sorry you had me neutered."
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