Sappy New Year1961

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Heckle:
Well, there goes the last of our practical jokes, chum. Are you sure we're doing the right thing?

Jeckle:
A resolution is a resolution, old feather-head. Listen to this. "We hereby resolve that as of this moment throughout the New Year we will abstain from all forms of practical jokes, gags, etc." Heckle, my dear ex-joker, sign here.