Thursday, 19 March 2015

i know

“And then the maid comes, when I am elbow deep in the filthy sink water, and my back is aching like hell, and the kids are raising cain, she comes, sashaying in, the goddess!!” she hissed with righteous indignation.
Her elderly neighbor looked at her with calm compassion, folded her arms, and mouthed
“I know”.
“Who does she think she is ? Some princess!!”
Here a fusillade of spittle flew across; but the agile old lady moved aside. Slowly , she cranked open her door , and moved in, even as the barrage of complaints carried on. She had no patience for the likes of her young neighbour. Besides, the loud clanging emanating from the kitchen , told her that the vehemence was not lost , even on illiterate ears……

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