“For your information, I prefer to keep my dry cleaning bills to a minimum.” “Is this your casual way of telling me you’re broke?” “I prefer the term fiscally conservative.” My comment earns the best kind of laugh. My eyes widen. “Did you just…” “No.” “Whoa. I didn’t think your internal software was capable of such a sound. Are you malfunctioning? Is there a 1-800 number I can call to get you help?”
