2000-09-10 - 23:59:07

Enough Time

One time, some years ago, The Manager and I were at a party at a friend's house.

The two of us were talking about something or other. Notice that at a party where I didn't know many people I was talking to The Manager. I am a social clod.

Anyway, the two of us were sitting crosslegged on the carpet with drinks in our hands when the host's young daughter wandered over to see us. I don't think she was even two years old yet, and moved with the clumsy dignity that toddlers everywhere do.

With some difficulty she sat down between the two of us. She then gave me a solemn look and then turned to give a similar one to The Manager.

She then said "That's enough time!"

She slowly got to her feet and wandered off again.

I got the impression that, like every good hostess, she was trying to spend time with all her guests. Too bad a couple of old dullards like us couldn't hold the attention of a vivacious young lady like that for long.

That's enough time!