Literature
Is She Really A Keeper?
Robert walked out of the café across from his college campus and held the door open. His girlfriend Joy followed closely after, while his mother Pearl and his friend Peter were a few paces behind, deep in an argument about the symbolism of a play.
Timidly trying to break up the fight, Robert commented, “Uh…that was a lovely brunch, wasn’t it? I, for one, think it was a wonderful way to end your weekend visit, Mother.”
Turning away from Peter, who was in mid-sentence, Pearl responded to Robert. “Yes, I had a nice visit. I enjoyed your play yesterday—well-written as always, and you had many talented ac