Several years ago, shortly after the university began fall classes, I was making dinner when the phone rang.
Me: Hello.
Caller: Hi. Is Mary there?
Me: I'm sorry, there is no one here by that name. You must have the wrong number.
Caller: (pause) (sigh) Oh. (pause)
Caller (in a much happier voice): What are YOU doing tonight?
Me: Um...making dinner, cleaning up the kitchen, and getting my daughters off to bed.
Caller (very sadly): Oh. Good by.
That Was Fun
