SAOS: Postscript:

      Ok, that's it. No more story. You can go now. Thanks for paying attention. I hope you enjoyed it.

      What, still here? It's over, quit hanging around!

      Sorry? Forgotten something? No, I haven't! I'm certain!

     

      No, I haven't. Look, there's nothing left for me to tell you here. Story's over. The End.

      I really mean it... I'm going to get upset in a minute. And you really wouldn't like that, now would you?

      Alright, what is it I'm supposed to have forgotten then?

      Ah...

      Um...

      Er...

      Ok, I'm really sorry, slipped my mind completely. When you're as old as I am, you forget things. Fact of life.

      Besides, you've already sussed out who I am, haven't you.

      Come on, admit it...

      Yup, you got it. But just to confirm, I'll sign off with my proper name. And thanks again folks, you've been a wonderful audience! Thank you, and good night!

                              With love and kisses,

                                    Richard

                              (aka "Snow White"

                               aka the young man in the glass cabinet

                               aka the second disk of mother-of-pearl)

                  THE END (and it really is this time. Honest.)

Post-post script:

      KIDS!!! Making clockwork creatures and using them to attempt to take over the world can be dangerous, and should only be attempted while under the supervision of a trained professional, or other suitable evil genius. Please do not try this at home!!!

*Post-post-post script:

      The management (and especially not the author!) accept no liability for any physical, emotional or psychological damage experienced as a result of reading this story. Readers are warned that they do so at their own risk. All of the above is fictional, and none of the characters were based on or were intended to be representations of real people (except possibly for the President of the United States, but let’s not tell the Secret Service, ok?).

      Filmed in glorious Technicolor, with original score and lyrics by the author, and Richard Wagner. Your mileage may vary. No purchase necessary. Stocks may go up as well as down. Always read the label. Subject to terms and conditions. Thank you for reading the small print, and have a nice day.