Tough Choices
While finishing up the drinks after dinner
Dad: Let me give you a choice. If the bill’s below $100, you will treat us to this dinner. If it’s above $100, then I will treat.
Sister [giving the mad why-do-I-have-to-pay look]: Wha-aat!!??
Dad [feeling all magnanimous]: Alright, alright, nevermind. I’ll give you a second choice. How about.. you pay if it is above $100, ok?
Sister: No… I may have to end up paying much more then!
Dad [deadpan]: Ok lah, I’ll provide you with a third choice since I’m so nice. If it’s above $100, you pay. If it’s below, you pay.
Sister and I [in perfect unison]: That is not even a choice!
After a minute of calculating the odds
Sister [with loads of uncertainty in her weak, trembling voice]: I.. will… pay…. if it’s above $100……
When heading out of the restaurant
Sister whooped really loudly and jumped excitedly in front of a startled me, patting her chest in relief. I took a look at the bill.
$97.03.
- about funnies , soundbites , the family girl
s t a r m | s t June 26th, 2005
