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Paw’s Mouth

We had an editors? meeting last night at the famous Murphy?s Magic Buffet. We hadn?t been there in a while.

Murph just got his license back after that unfortunate ptomaine incident and it is a credit to the youth of today that the junior high school kids did not sue or even make a big deal out of their prolonged sickness.

By the way, it is well-known in the world of restaurants that the best time to visit a restaurant isright after a major bacterial exposure. Chances are that unless the local authorities are paid-off, the place couldn?t re-open without the once and twice over by the food cops.

I mention Murphy?s Magic Buffet because it is one of the few places left in the Greater Mystic Hollow area of Michigan where a family of five can eat, have great wines and hard liquor, and see outstanding close-up magic while they are getting their food.

In keeping with the buffet theme, Murph has set up ?Magic Stations? where you take your freshly dished food and watch a trick or two while you await some of the carved meat or freshly scooped ice milk. It was the kind of genius idea that brought the crowds to Murphy?s and brought him instant cash-oriented success. He takes no credit cards or checks and provides no receipts for payment. You walk in the front door and are greeted by one of Murph?s Missus ? one of Murphy?s five former wives who not only direct you to your seat but are able to watch closely the amount you pay Murph for your meal.

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