Society Reporter
Originally posted on February 15, 2008
Annette: No, I didn’t come with a date. I know, Mother, ….yes, but……no, Mother, not this time……I know, but….. I’m sure one function without a date is not going to brand me a “wallflower”. …….No, no, I could have had one if I chose…..No, I don’t think it’s a different matter just because it’s Valentine’s Day…….*sighs deeply* Mother, I’ve only attended because of my job, you know that.
… I realize you don’t take what I do seriously; if you had your way I would never…..yes. No…….yes! Please Mother, I have to get back…… I don’t know, what happened with that, anyway? Really? *sighs again* Could we perhaps save this for the weekend? Please?
…..I thought you and Daddy were resigned to it by now? I know. Yes, I realize I’m an ungrateful daughter. Yes, I know I have responsibilities as your only child. *thinks* Sure wish they’d have had me a passel of brothers or sisters to share the honors..….
I promise I will bring a date for that one, Mother. I have no official duties for the paper during your benefit so it’s a no-brainer. ……….Oh! Sorry, I meant to say, I know it’s expected of me..…..yes, sorry. Yes, I know how you feel about slang. It was really more idiom than slang though, and…..no, I’m not correcting you……
Mother, I really have to go. If I don’t circulate I don’t get news and if I don’t get news I don’t get column space, and if I don’t get column space I won’t get a promotion when…….
….Yes, Mother. I’ll be staying in town tonight, with my roomie, I mean a former room mate from college. Yes, of course I’ll call a cab. I wouldn’t take the bus gussied up like…. I mean, dressed so formally.
No, I do not want you to send a limo….Mother….. I’m nineteen, not ten. Yes, I know you care about me…. yes, I love you too. Love to Daddy, too. I’ll be there for Sunday dinner, of course.
Mother-I-have-to-go-the-orchestra-is-taking-a-break-and-everyone-is-coming-this-way-Goodbye-Mother. (disconnects quickly)
*sighs*
Stranger: Allow me to get that for you.
Annette: Thank you, very mu…….. Oh my…… !