A soldier with a face like a prune walked up to George and pinned a medal on George’s chest with great formality. Afterward, everyone went to enjoy refreshments. George’s wife, Rose, charged up to his table, looking frazzled.

“George, your shoes don’t match,” she whispered. George just laughed.

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Esther Chilton says: Here’s your new Thursday story challenge:

Can you tell a story in 49 words using the following words in it somewhere:

• ROSE
• FRAZZLE
• MEDAL
• CHARGE
• PRUNE

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