Chapter 542 · Month 154 · Starting a Family

The Misunderstanding

The cost of childcare, in actual numbers

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            Penny
            teacher
            20:01
          
I’ve been meaning to say — the bill is $1,240.  

I’ve been meaning to say — I’m tired of the numbers.

            Algy
            designer
            20:01
          
I’ve been meaning to say — I’ll sort the numbers tomorrow.  

I’ve been meaning to say — I’m not good at this part.

            Penny
            teacher
            20:02
          
I’ve been meaning to say — you’ve read the receipt wrong.  

I’ve been meaning to say — I’m not good at this part either.

            Algy
            designer
            20:03
          
I’ve been meaning to say — it’s $1,240.  

I’ve been meaning to say — I’m sorry I’m late.

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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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