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Tainting the Family Tree
The Smith's were proud of their family tradition. Their
ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. They had
included Senators and Wall Street wizards.
They decided to compile a family history, a legacy for their
children and grandchildren. They hired a fine author. Only
one problem arose - how to handle that great-uncle George,
who was executed in the electric chair.
The author said he could handle the story tactfully.
The book appeared. It said:
"Great-uncle George occupied a chair of applied electronics
at an important government institution,
was attached to his position by the strongest of
ties, and his death came as a great shock."
ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. They had
included Senators and Wall Street wizards.
They decided to compile a family history, a legacy for their
children and grandchildren. They hired a fine author. Only
one problem arose - how to handle that great-uncle George,
who was executed in the electric chair.
The author said he could handle the story tactfully.
The book appeared. It said:
"Great-uncle George occupied a chair of applied electronics
at an important government institution,
was attached to his position by the strongest of
ties, and his death came as a great shock."
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