The Phone Book


by Bob Thurber

At my wedding reception, after I don't know how many drinks, I worked up the nerve to cross the room and speak to Jane. She was seated at the worst table, alone except for a few coats. She said she could guess what I wanted because all night my eyes had been flashing wild and wacky signals. "All night?" I said. "My eyes?" "They're going crazy right now," she said. She was grinning, but I couldn't tell if she was kidding. "Find a mirror," she said. "You're missing a great show." I heard my new wife and her entourage approach. Jane raised her hand near her mouth, and pouted. She made the peace sign, rapid blinked her lashes and tweaked a tiny wave. "Bye, baby. Be happy." She blew a quiet kiss. I clenched my lips and closed my eyes a moment. Later my new wife wondered at that.

 

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