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       The caption says, "The Budget Trap."  The Boss says, "I need a quick
       estimate for how much your next project will cost, Wally."   Wally
       replies, "How should I know?  You haven't even told me what my next
       project is."   The Boss says, "That's okay.  I only need a rough
       estimate for planning purposes."   Wally says, "I see where this is
       going.  You're going to turn my wild guess into a budget.  Later I'll
       be blamed when it's wrong."   The Boss replies, "No, no.  I won't hold
       you to these numbers."   Wally says, "Well . . . Okay, let's say two
       million dollars."   The Boss says as he walks away, "Ooh . . . Can't
       afford that.  I'll put you down for twenty thousand dollars."   The
       caption says, "One year later . . ."  The Boss sits at his desk and
       says to Wally, "You're way over budget.  Can you show me the cause?" 
       Wally replies, "It depends.  Can mirrors reflect your image?"
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