Spelling Test

Jessica: Is it L-A-B-O-R? For “labor”?

Me: Yes. Unless you’re British, and then—

Jessica: I’m not. Thank you.

Me: Okay.

Jessica: Sometimes it is better to stop you before you get started.

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