Prompt Word: Consult
Minervie and Chip 17
“Minervie! Chip! Welcome back,” said Mr. Panier, the owner of the local hardware shop. “I haven’t seen you for a while.”
Chip stood fascinated by the trinkets near the register display, ignoring the shop keep, while Minervie replied, “Oh, we were off to visit family, but we’re back now. Anyway, I was wondering if you happen to have twine by the spool.”
“Oh, twine isn’t very strong, what is this for?” Mr. Panier asked.
“I’m hoping for 100 meters or more, on a spool,” Minervie continued, trying to avoid his prying.
“Can I ask what this is for?” Mr. Panier insisted.
Chip looked up, suddenly paying attention to the tension he felt from his grandmother.
“I’m not here for a consult, do you have what I’m looking for or not?” Minervie was having none of this.
Mr. Panier responded, “I have other types of r…”
Minervie interrupted, “Then I’ll go elsewhere, sorry for wasting our time.”
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