Word: outs
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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THE SIGN in the street said "Mrs. Murray. Card Advisor and Palm Readings." The building was very narrow and very decrepit. After hesitating a moment, I walked in and read the sign: "One flight up to Mrs. Murray." As I climbed the winding stairs, a dark-haired woman, olive-skinned...
She headed back to the living room, in which I noticed the figure of a bearded man. I galloped down the stairs and out into the all-American, midtown-Manhattan air. I had had my first face-to-face meeting with the forces of the occult.
I have never been a good wish- maker. I thought a few minutes and apologized for the delay. She smiled sympathetically and suggested a few popular wishes. I finally spat out some noble, selfless thought. She complimented me on my wish. I relaxed. The serious palm-reading commenced.
Her words began to flow out. rushed together breathlessly. "You don't like to boss other people around, and you don't want other people to boss you around. Am I right?"
"Come back soon," she said. "Bring your friends. I know you will come back." Well, I thought, that's one prophecy that won't be fulfilled. "Good luck," she smiled softly. "Thanks," I said, handed her the five, and walked by the icons, the baby, the peeling walls, past the...