Boss: Do you have time for a quick meeting next week?
Me, staring at my calendar packed with back to back “kiss pets on forehead” appointments: Honestly, I am swamped.
ME: I caught Monocle Guy stealing my leftovers again.
BOSS: Is that true?
MONOCLE GUY: (monocle popping off) Good heavens!!
ME: He’s not actually surprised.
BOSS: Really? He seems surprised.
MONOCLE GUY: (another monocle popping off) Dearest me!!
ME: No, he’s doing a bit.
BOSS: Hm. I don’t know