Asked & Answered, Again~68

Careful what you wish for ...in 12 lines

I pop the cork.

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"Your Wish is my command, Sahib."

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"I wish for eternal life, Genie."

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"Bad Wish, Sahib."

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" ...Huh? Why?"

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"The Accident Clause, Sahib.

Accidents can still kill you. You may have one do-over."

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" ...I'll be careful. I don't need a do-over."

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"But you'll be too careful, Sahib. With so much to lose, 

you'll never risk leaving your house."

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"...Oh, yeah. Ok, I wish for a million dollars."

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"You got it, Sahib! But why didn't you go for a billion?"

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