Respect

I saw him gasp for breath every time he came out after having his head dunked in water.

“Call the police. It’s an attempt to murder.”

“Calm down. It’s a belief that one can wash sins by dipping in the holy river. It is a process of purification.”

I look at the donut from Dunkin’s in my hand, and decide to treat it with more respect. 

No liquids will be served along with donuts at my tea party.

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