Apples for gas

THE EAR - The Freeman

January 6, 2016 | 9:00am

GAS. When Biboy was about to pay for gasoline, he knew he was in deep trouble --- he had not enough money in his pockets.

PUMP. He asked the pump attendant if the gas station would consider accepting three apples on top of the only money he had. "Kinsa may nagtudlo nimo og bayad og apples?" the attendant asked.

MOM. Biboy said, "Akong mama. Nibayad kuno siya og Snow Bear candy sa jeepney kay kuwang iyang pliti. (My mom. She added Snow Bear candy in her fare to make up for the deficiency).

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Apples for gas

AKONG

APPLES

ASKED

ATTENDANT

BIBOY

KINSA

NIBAYAD

QUOT

SNOW BEAR

STRONG

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