“More coffee, Marshall dear?”
“Don’t mind if I do, Peg darling. It’s very good tonight.”
“Oh, I’m glad you like it. I tried a new brand.”
“Interesting. It’s not like you to try new things.”
“Really, Marshall? You don’t think so?”
“No, I don’t. You’re quite steadfast, you know.”
“Steadfast. Are you comparing me to a dog, Marshall?”
“Nonsense, Peg. You’re reliable, dependable. No surprises.”
“Oh, so I’m dull. No surprises. We’ll see about that.”
“Now, don’t get in a snit, Peg. We’ll see about what?”
“I’m not in a snit, Marshall. And I do have a surprise.”
“Do tell, Peg. Now I’m a bit curious.”
“I’ve been having an affair.”
“An affair, you say? May I ask with whom?”
“Yes, of course. Jack, the milkman. Are you surprised?”
“No, not really, Peg. Can’t say I am.”
“Well, I’m certain you didn’t know. Why aren’t you surprised?”
“Easy, darling. Most affairs for housewives are with the milkman. Convenience.”
“I suppose that’s true … quite convenient, yes.”
“Now if you had said my brother, that would have raised an eyebrow.”
“And why is that, Marshall?”
“Because, Peg dear, we only see my brother once a year.”
“Good point. Another cup of coffee, Marshall darling?”
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