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Assets

(6 stories)

In the interview, Carlos listed his assets. The interviewer shifted uneasily.
"By assets, we meant skills. Not things you own."
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"I've gone over your assets. All you have is a can of tuna and three socks, Mr. James."
"Cool. I only had two socks yesterday." #130story
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Billy has no assets. But there again he is dead, stuffed and mounted on the mantlepiece. In many ways Billy is the winner. #130story

One set of cigarette cards, one pair gold plated cuff links, one racing bike- he listed his assets.The piggy bank rattled hollowly #130story

He sold of all his assets
They didn't amount to much
He never was a saver
Or gifted with the Midas touch
But what he had was his.
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The money has all gone,
But I leave my wife
My coveted demi-john.
Joe's last will was testament
To a life well and truly spent
Out
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