Algy & Penelope

Chapter 323 · Month 99 · Starting a Family

The Good News

The cost of childcare, in actual numbers

Oldest line first — the newest line is at the bottom.

Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — $1,240 a month. And I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — That’s the childcare number. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — That’s the number I saw on the receipt. And I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — Did you know it was that much? And I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — I had no idea it was that much. And I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — I’m worried about how we’ll afford it. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — I’m worried too. And I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — We’ll tell my mom first. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.

Whose turn was it to go first?

One vote per chapter. No account.

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What the audience made of it

Algy 0 Penelope 0 Both 0 0 votes

The next chapter opens with these numbers on the table. The character with fewer votes is expected to demand a recount.

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