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He was a famous cartoonist. He drew political cartoons. His cartoons made fun of presidents. His cartoons made fun of vice1 presidents. His cartoons made fun of Congress2. Politicians hated him. Ordinary people loved him. His name was Paul. He put 400 of his cartoons in a book. He sold the book at a book fair. Many people bought the book. He signed the book for everyone. He autographed the book for everyone. "Why are you selling this book? Do you need extra money?" Becky asked. "Yes, I need extra money," Paul said. "The newspaper laid me off. They said my cartoons are mean. My cartoons make the politicians cry." "But your cartoons tell the truth," Becky said. "Yes, and the truth hurts," said Paul.


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1 vice NU0zQ     
n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的
参考例句：
  • He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
  • They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。
2 Congress eY1y1     
n.(代表)大会；(C-:美国等国的)国会，议会
参考例句：
  • There were some days to wait before the Congress.大会的召开还有几天时间。
  • After 18 years in Congress,he intented to return to private life.在国会供职18年后，他打算告老还乡。

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