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　　Lois is browsing around a used-car dealership in Columbia, South Carolina when Murray, the dealer, approaches her.

　　M:That coupe's a beauty, isn't it? Forty percent cheaper than the sticker price, and only two years old. Low mileage, too.

　　L:Hmm ... it is well below the industry standard of twelve thousand miles per year. Could I have the original owner's phone number, so I can checksintosthe car's history?

　　M:I'm afraid you can't. We have a confidentiality agreement.

　　L:How about written documentation of the car's service and repair history?

　　M:Ah ... we don't have it here. This car camesintosour Charleston lot.

　　L:Wasn't Charleston severely flooded this spring?

　　M:Yeah. ... Oh, you think I'm trying to sell you a flood-damaged car?

　　L:It does smell rather musty. Can my mechanic check it out?

　　M:Er ... we have our own mechanic, ma'am. He'll tell you it's a good car.

　　L:I'm sure he will.

　　M:I can come down on the price a little, if that's what you want. And if you pay an extra seven hundred dollars, we can give you full dealer-certification.

　　L:But a two-year-old car should still be under the manufacturer's warranty. Forget it. The deal's gone sour. I know a lemon when I see one!

　　--- by Charles Yonts