Still Sharp

[poliphilo]

Enter Jo, chatting, chatting, chatting; she really is the most annoying person. Also, as usual, she's late.

Jo: (to my mother) Shirley, are you ready for your wash?

My Mother: (as close to exploding as she ever is) I've been sitting here for hours. What a silly question!

Comments

[sorenr.livejournal.com]

Great reply! It seems your mother still has some wits about her, even if they come and go at times.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Her memory is useless, but she can react smartly to things that are happening in the moment.