A tourist was admiring the necklace worn by a local Indian.
“What is it made of?” she asked.
“Alligator teeth, “the Indian replied.
“I suppose, “she said patronizingly, “that they mean as much to you as pearls do to us. “
“Oh no, “the Indian objected. “Anybody can open an oyster. “
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