"It's just a matter of conditioning and a
little thought before action." She thumbed at the restaurant they'd just left
and said, "For instance, you didn't squash your cheeseburger. Nor your drink
cup."
As Cade opened and held the restaurant door for her, he said, "Hm. Good
points. Guess I just need a little practice."
The paper-hatted clerk manning the counter seemed kind of nervous as Mandi
and Cade approached.
"Uh... was that guy trying to rob you?"
Looking above the guy at the menu on the wall, Mandi said, "We'll have six
number fours with everything. Fries with each."
She then looked at the clerk, who took the hint, nodded, and asked what they
wanted to drink with their meals.
They again took their food outside to a patio table, and as they sat down,
Mandi asked, "Aren't you curious about why the conversion makes you so hungry?"
Chuckling, Cade said, "Sure, but I'm more curious about how long I'll be
this hungry. This could get expensive."
Smiling around some french fries, Mandi said, "The first few days are the
worst, and by the end of the week you'll have other options.
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