Agnes by Tony Cochran for August 17, 2023

I would’ve said they’ve mistaken yen for dollars, but even that amount is not acceptable.

I would have countered with $20.00 and, if they do a good job, a Hostess® snack cake each.

That sure is a big hammer that Trout is carrying. Her strength is impressive.

They should visit a federal building… $$$!

Someday, one of them won’t pay. Two loose boards – what are the odds of finding a perfect job right up their alley?

But they supply the nails

Work is one thing, Agnes. Profiteering is another.

Promising careers as government contractors.

I knew a fence erector one time who said he always bid on every bid that came up because someone else might not bid at all or they might be looking for the second lowest bid. There were lots of reasons he might when the contract every now and then get one. He just had to remember to charge enough to make it worth his while if he did.

Something that is worth $40,000 today:

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