9 Chickweed Lane by Brooke McEldowney for November 28, 1993

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gran: This looks like a nice, quiet spot to do my knitting...do you mind? woman: no. of course not. click click click click (repeatedly) Woman: It's getting louder...ever since I was a little girl she's clicked her knitting needles when she's angry. now she's clearing her throat too! She wants me to know she's angry! ahem! ahem! ahem! woman: Awright! what are you angry about! Gran: I'm not angry, dear. woman: of course you are!!! you're clicking and clearing your throat, and now you're whistling! I know the signals! Gran: well, if a person can' clear her throat without offense... woman: I'm getting out of here! i'm just leaving. gran: as you please...edda: What's wrong with mom? gran: I'm angry, and she doesn't care.