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ONE FINAL JEST about misunderstanding, and we'll quit. Roger C. of California informs us that back in ancient times, a king condemned a man to death for habitual drunkenness. The offender begged for mercy and was told he'd be spared if he could complete three tasks within fifteen minutes. First, he must consume a keg of ale; then, extract a sore tooth from an angry lion; and finally, obtain a loving kiss from a woman noted for her venomous hatred of men.