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“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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Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #234