The Gate of Heaven
An American , a Scot and a Canadian were killed in a car accident
/ˈæksɪd(ə)nt/.
They arrived a the Gate of Heaven, where flustered /ˈflʌstə(r)d/St.Peter explained that there had been a mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/.
“ Give me $500 each,” he said “and I’ll return you to earth /ɜ:(r)θ/ as if the whole thing never happened.” /ˈhæpənd/
“Done!” said the American . Instantly
/ˈɪnstəntli/ he found himself standing unhurt /ʌnˈhɜː(r)t/ near the scene /si:n/.
“Where are the others?” asked a medic /ˈmedɪk/ .
“ Last I knew,”said the American, “ the Scot was haggling /ˈhæɡglɪŋ/ price,and the Canadian was arguing /ˈɑ:(r)ɡjuɪŋ / that his government /ˈɡʌvə(r)nmənt/ should pay.”
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