Jimmy And Silky: A Short Story

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“The Sequence of Events of Jimmy and Silky” ‘’Wow, what a ride that was from Chicago to downtown New York City. I came here to find my friend Jimmy Wells that I made an appointment with 20 years ago.’’ As I arrived in downtown New York City to find my long time friend Jimmy Wells from 20 years ago.I was trying all day to find Jimmy Wells all day but finally,he got good luck. At a nearby drugstore Jimmy was working there and I yelled. ‘’BOB’’, yelled Jimmy across the room. ‘’JIMMY’’, Bob screamed across the room. ‘’Later on Jimmy Wells and I have a conversation how are 20 years were and what happened.’’ Bob responded by,``I was in Chicago for business department,what about you Jimmy.’’ Jimmy explained.``Well I was here in New York

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