I once came upon a fire-and-brimstone street evangelist who was trying to get the attention of passers-by.
He urged all those within earshot to save themselves from the wrath to come.
“I warn you,” he roared, “there will be weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth!”
A sarcastic old woman shouted back, “Sir, I have no teeth!”
“Lady,” retorted the evangelist, “teeth will be provided!”
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