Quintisential:

           Yes I'm willing,But am I to be consigned to a life where I shall be stupid ,boring, and glum, like some richeous people I see ? I know I must get along without liqour, but how can I? Have you a sufficent substitute?

            Yes there is a substitute and it is vastly more than that. It is a fellowship in Alcoholics Anonomous. There you will find release from care, boredom and worry. Your imagination will be fired. Life will mean something at last. The most satisfactory years of your life lay ahead. Thus we find the fellowship and so will you.

   (ps) I have no Idea what Quintisential means~ Thanks for letting me share GG

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