another headache

Tenth Daughter

of Memory entry

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Mmm, good morning?
Oh, who? Oh, hello.
...yes. Yes, I'm glad you enjoyed that. Yes. Me too.
Well, yes. Yes, it was fun, and it was interesting.
That's not a bad thing—you know interesting is a good descriptive word...you don't have to take offense at my choice of words.
Alright, then it was fun...and. Um. Fun and educating.
Yea, I learned a lot. I learned stuff I never knew.
Right, that was definitely a first. Me too. You see? Interesting. Right, now you get it.
First off, let me say, I had no intention of ever calling you.
No, I don't want to have lunch. Or breakfast. God no!
Please stop, right there. You misunderstood. I said I didn't want to have breakfast.
Ha ha.
I see your point.
No. No. Sorry, I don't want to have lunch.
I'm not much of a coffee drinker either.
Wine? You're kidding, right?
I realize that. Yes, last night.
I'm sorry I gave you the wrong impression.
Well, it was your idea, remember? Of course. Yes I know...I didn't say no. True.
Well, I didn't want you to feel bad...I just kind of thought you'd...
What? No, I certainly don't want to upgrade.
I'm happy with my current arrangement.
Yes, yes. Exactly—we've been together for a good twenty years.
Ha...well, no. don't believe that means it's time for a change. No, I don't want you to call for me.
Later? Next week? No, I don't think I'll be changing my mind.
Ah, sure, whatever, if it makes you feel better. No, I won't just throw it away.
O.K. Sure.
No no, I'm sorry, no.
Yes, I am sure your automobile insurance is top rate, but you see, I just am not interested.
Yes, thank you for the pamphlet and the pencil—you're too kind. No, I don't need life insurance either.
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sonofabitch, shit!