a conversation overheard
…and then, of course, meticulously transcribed.
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Dentist’s receptionist (DR): Okay. I need to ask this. Is this your first wedding?
My gal (MG): My what?
DR: First?
MG: Um, no, I’ve seen Dr. Levy before.
DR: No, no. Is this your first wedding?
MG: Um, yes. Wait - my first wedding or my first cleaning?
DR: Wedding.
MG: Well, yes. But why do you ask?
DR: Oh, Dr. Levy offers a free pre-wedding cleaning for all his brides, but only for first marriages. Are you sure this is your first?
MG: I’m quite sure.
DR: Okay, because if you, like, get married again we’ll have to charge you for that pre-wedding cleaning.
MG: Trust me, I’m never doing this again.
DR: Well, good for you, sweetie. But, you know, if it doesn’t work out, we’re going to have to charge you next time.
