9 Chickweed Lane by Brooke McEldowney for June 20, 2012

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Edda: Mom, he bought an engagement ring. It took me entirely by surprise. I don't think I'm ready to say yes. What's worse, he didn't mention it when I told him I'm not pregnant. He had all day and all night... Woman: did you by any chance inquire? Edda:...but he didn't mention it. Do you think he doesn't want me anymore?! I sprinted off like a Gazelle. Woman: Did it ever occur to you that that might have made a proposal more difficult? Edda: I'm such a screw up. woman: I prefer the word "complicated."