Thursday, December 21, 2006

The Ming Poodle: Chapter XXV

Ben Hansen


"Well that was stupid," said Ben upon reentering the office. Hugh agreed in a disagreeable fashion.
"Oh well, at least it wasted some time. When does the train leave again?"
"tomorrow"
"And what's the time now?"
"5 PM."
"and are we sleepy?"
"Not very."
"Well, I'm buggered if I know what to do. Hugh?"
"I don't know. Knit?"
"You could spend some time on recreation," Knit replied.
Ben glared icily at Knit for a second, then kicked him out. "And don't come back!" Ben yelled. "I'm trying to keep this as pun-free as possible!"
Returning, he suggested a game of draughts with Hugh.
Hugh stared at him blankly, not understanding.
"Checkers?" Ben offered.
"Oh, checkers!" yelled Hugh, recognition coming into his eyes. Then the glazed look returned. "No."
"Twister?"
"No."
"well what the hell DO you want to do?!"

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