Chapter 356 · Month 108 · Starting a Family

The Long Walk

The cost of childcare, in actual numbers

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

Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — Childcare’s $1,240 a month. And I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — That’s before we even talk about the tax break. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — I know. And I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — We’ll walk until we’re out of the park. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — What’s the deposit jar’s total? And I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — I’ve been saving $10.00 in loose change. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — I found the number. And I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — It’s $2,780 a month. And I’ve been meaning to say that too.

Who was in the wrong?

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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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