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THE TALK

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β€œMore coffee, Marshall dear?”

β€œDon’t mind if I do, Peg darling. It’s very good tonight.”

β€œOh, I’m glad you like it. I tried a new brand.”

β€œInteresting. It’s not like you to try new things.”

β€œReally, Marshall? You don’t think so?”

β€œNo, I don’t. You’re quite steadfast, you know.”

β€œSteadfast. Are you comparing me to a dog, Marshall?”

β€œNonsense, Peg. You’re reliable, dependable. No surprises.”

β€œOh, so I’m dull.  No surprises. We’ll see about that.”

β€œNow, don’t get in a snit, Peg. We’ll see about what?”

β€œI’m not in a snit, Marshall. And I do have a surprise.”

β€œDo tell, Peg. Now I’m a bit curious.”

β€œI’ve been having an affair.”

β€œAn affair, you say? May I ask with whom?”

β€œYes, of course. Jack, the milkman. Are you surprised?”

β€œNo, not really, Peg. Can’t say I am.”

β€œWell, I’m certain you didn’t know. Why aren’t you surprised?”

β€œEasy, darling. Most affairs for housewives are with the milkman. Convenience.”

β€œI suppose that’s true … quite convenient, yes.”

β€œNow if you had said my brother,Β that would have raised an eyebrow.”

β€œAnd why is that, Marshall?”

β€œBecause, Peg dear, we only see my brother once a year.”

β€œGood point. Another cup of coffee, Marshall darling?”

NAR Β© 2023

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