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Show DM.si.mi OKnol Every one of my sports trophies had melted in the heat. a flames wisped its way under the door and into the kitchen, curling itself into a plume around the sleeping cat. She woke abruptly and fled. A few minutes later, I suddenly realized what was happening. Its a fire I yelled. Weve got a fire. Fortunately, it was a small blaze and the damage was confined to one end of my den. After the firemen put out the flames, Helen and I picked our way through the rubble. The wood still steamed and hissed from the water. I stopped, stunned. Oh, no! Every one of my sports trophies had warped and melted in the heat. As I stood there, suffering incredible anguish, Helen plucked at my sleeve. Harry . . . what about the Savings Bonds? Werent all the Bonds in your desk drawer? Helen, how can you be so insensitive? The Savings Bonds we can replace. Look at my trophies! Which was true, of course. Even though our savings went up in flames, we didnt lose a cent. Bonds are guaranteed, even if theyre destroyed. I know Helen was really relieved about the Bonds. But I dont think she cared a hoot about my trophies. When I finally gave up and consigned the lumps of metal to the trash can, I could swear I saw her smiling. Bonds are protected against fire, loss and theft. So if you lose a Bond, you don t lose your investment. Just write the Treasury Department, and replacement Bonds will be issued. (Recorded serial numbers speed replacement.) Take stock m A L s, public aofvieo of this publication Tho Advortwmp Council. |