Algy & Penelope

Chapter 458 · Month 133 · Starting a Family

The Misunderstanding

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 — The childcare cost is $1,240 a month. I’ve been meaning to say — You said we’d sort it.
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — I bought the test in the same shop as the childcare estimate. I’ve been meaning to say — Let’s tell them together next Sunday.
Penny teacher
I’ve been meaning to say — You went quiet when I mentioned the estimate. I’ve been meaning to say — What did you think I’d say?
Algy designer
I’ve been meaning to say — I thought you’d say $1,240 sounds like a lot. I’ve been meaning to say — It does.

Whose turn was it to go first?

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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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