Algy & Penelope

Chapter 389 · Month 116 · Starting a Family

The Bad Day

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 — I’m too tired to argue about the numbers, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — Childcare’s $1,240 a month, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — That’s $1,240 more than the goat food budget, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — We’ll split it, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — The day was worse than the goat food budget, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — I didn’t know it could be that bad, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.
Penny teacher
I've been meaning to say — The deposit jar’s empty, and I’ve been meaning to say that too. I’ve been meaning to say — We’ll split the childcare numbers, and I’ve been meaning to say that too.

Who is being unreasonable, and who is only tired?

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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