A TRUE emergency.

Arguably my VERY first TRUE emergency; in that, as a rule, I have a few random shots to choose from.
THIS time I found myself at "25 to 'morrow" and nary a shot, shot.
I think a spot of concentrated neglect may be responsible for its short stature.

I shall blame Alice; for 2 reasons:-
1. She can't contradict me, poor lass.
2. Those who know, know why.
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