Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Patrick and Mary

Lucky me, I am off work on time. 

Lucky me, I get to treat you to dinner. 

Shall we?

Yes ma'am. 

How is your nub doing?

It's all wrapped up like a mummy so I can't tell. 

It should heal in due time. 

Thanks again. 

You're welcome. 

Can I hold your hand?

Yes. 

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So, did you grow up around here?

I was raised on the Indian reservation down the road. 

Is that right? 

Yeah that's right. 

You don't look like an Indian. 

I didn't say I am. 

Did your folks work on the reservation? 

No, my folks died when I was 18 months old. 

I'm so sorry to hear that. 

Thanks. I don't remember much. Did you grow up around here?

Yes ma'am. My folks came from Ireland and we were raised here. 

What do you do for work?

I guard life at the penitentiary. 

Guard life huh? 

Yes, I guard life. When did you start sewing nubs for a living? 

Can I take your order?

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Monday, March 31, 2025

Mary and Patrick

What'd you do? 

I stuck my finger in a pie and it never came out. 

Is that right? 

Yeah, that's right. 

Well, that's an unexpected disaster.

Yeah, it's a little bit messy, maybe beyond repair. 

Isn't that the truth.

Yes mam. 

You don't need that finger. 

Is that right?

Yeah, that's right. I'll sew it up for you, your new nub. It might hurt a little bit. 

Do you like it?

Not necessarily. 

Do you like me?

Not necessarily. 

Would you go out with a guy with a nub as a finger? 

Possibly. 

Would you go out with me?

Possibly. 

Will you go out with me tomorrow? 

Possibly. 

Can I treat you to dinner tomorrow for treating my wound? 

I work tomorrow. 

Until what time? 

5:00. 

Can I pick you up for dinner at 5, right here? 

What if I work overtime? 

I'll wait.

Okay, I'll go to dinner with you tomorrow at 5. 

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See you tomorrow at 5. 

See you tomorrow. 

Thank you.

You're welcome.