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1.53. A man went into a restaurant, had a large meal,
and paid nothing for it. (JM original)

1.53 answer: The man was a famous artist. A woman who collected
autographs saw him dining; after he left the restaurant, she purchased the
check that he used to pay for the meal from the restaurant manager. The
check was therefore never cashed, so the artist never paid for the meal.