- ...
- ...
- Hey, so...
- Um...
- Oh, g-go ahead! I didn't actually have anything
[cdb]important to say.
- No, you can go first, Bernadetta.
- ...
- ...
- OK, well, I guess I'll start. I saw a lovely white
[cdb]butterfly in the mess hall this morning.
- Oh, but while the wings and body were both white,
[cdb]its eyes were crimson. It was beautiful!
- I saw one just like that at the stables.
- You saw one too?
- Yes. Its eyes glittered like tiny jewels. It was
[cdb]wondrous to behold.
- I wonder if it was the same butterfly I saw?
That would be something, huh?
- Yes, it would be a most lovely coincidence.
- ...
- ...
- Um, well, I guess it's my turn. This morning,
I awoke earlier than usual and...
- Well, since I had extra time, I climbed a small hill and
[cdb]looked out over the landscape.
- You woke up bright and early, huh? That's great!
So how was the scenery?
- Seeing the plains hued red by the sunrise was
[cdb]especially striking.
- It's like I was standing inside a painting, or...
I'm sorry. I can't put it into words very well.
- Wow, I wish I could've seen it. Maybe I can manage
[cdb]to drag myself out of bed before noon one day...
- Oh dear, listen to me! I'm sorry for going on as long
[cdb]as I did.
- No, it's all right! Really! And actually...
- Yes, Bernadetta?
- Well, I guess... I mean, it's been a long time since I've
[cdb]been able to talk this much with someone.
- I'm rather awful at speaking to other people myself,
[cdb]so this has been somewhat strange for me as well.
- Yeah. So, I was thinking it might be nice if we could
[cdb]chat again sometime. What do you think?
- That would be delightful!
- Aw, thanks, Marianne! I gotta think of lots of things
[cdb]to talk about for next time!
- OK, so there's carnivorous plants, interesting books,
[cdb]the doll I'm knitting, carnivorous plants...
- Hehe! You talked about those today as well.
- Yeah, but...there are lots of different kinds? Anyway,
I think this is gonna be great!