Looking for a way to pass the time at the airport? Remember, the ins and outs of someone else's work life are always inherently fascinating. The less you can follow, the better!

FELLOW TRAVELER ON HER CELL:

Hi, Marge? Oh, I'm sorry, Val, I thought it was Marge. Oh, is she? I thought that meeting was next week. Oh, right, 'cause of the bowling renovations. Well, listen, do you know if she got Jesse's fax? About the QualTex budget? No, I didn't -- Fred was supposed to do that. [She laughs, then lilts teasingly] I'm gonna tell him you said that! Oh, don't even . . . . [more laughter, punctuated by deep intakes of air]. Anywayyyyyyy, do I have any messages? From? Oh, jeepers, again?? Listen, would you do me a hugie and call them back, please, and remind them that the quack-alongs were due, like, yesterday? I don't care if the suspenders are affixed or not at this point, 'cause Jill is asking me about this daily now and I'm not into it, okay? Oh, that reminds me -- do we have figures yet on the Swiss napkin schematics . . . ?

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