Chat with Mother

Dia: Mother

Muriel: Claudia

Dia: What's this about, mother?

Muriel:I merely called to ask if you wanted to attend the bridge club meeting later this week.

Dia: I might be busy. Why?

Muriel: Why what?

Dia: Why the invitation NOW, Mother?

Muriel: Oh, well Mrs. Case has her godson visiting. I hear he's quite a catch. Very big with the West Coast crowd.

Dia: I really do think I have something that day, Mother.

Muriel: *sighs* Never mind then, I just...never mind.

Dia: What Mother? What were you going to say?

Muriel: When are you going to settle down, Claudia Susan? You aren't getting any younger.

Dia: Thank you, Mother. I'm not doing this to you on purpose, I just don't want to get married at the moment. Why is that so hard to believe?

Muriel: You're 30! Being unmarried and having a bit of fun, going to school is a young person's thing. You need to grow up and starting taking a bit more responsibility for yourself.

Dia: *blinks* I'm 27 and excuse me?

Muriel: Barry is dead and you just need to move on, Claudia Susan. I know you loved him but...he's gone. Get over him and find someone else.

Dia: *blinks and is stunned* Mother, I'm...i'm over Barry. I still don't want to get married right now. I want to finish my degree and I'm ever so sorry that i'm too busy working for a living so I can finish school and pay off my loans. I'm sorry that you find that irresponsible. I personally don't.

Muriel: Claudia Susan! Watch your tone!

Dia: *breathes deeply* Goodbye Mother.

Muriel: Don't you ha- *dialtone*