Free Of Gluten, Free Of Thought, Part 4
(I clean houses for a living. This particular client is a little old lady wanting a once-off spring clean.)
Lady: “Would you like a tea or coffee?”
Me: “No, thank you, but I will take a glass of water if you are offering.”
Lady: “Sure! I will be right back.”
(She comes back with a glass of water and a slice of cake.)
Lady: “Would you like some cake? It’s really nice!”
Me: *eyeing it off* “Does it have gluten in it?”
Lady: “Oh, no! I don’t put any in my cakes. Try it; it’s really quite nice.”
Me: *not entirely convinced* “Did you put flour in it?”
Lady: “Of course I did… It’s a cake.”
Me: *sighing* “Flour has wheat in it; therefore, it has gluten in it. I’m gluten intolerant, sorry.”
Lady: “Are you sure?! It’s really very nice.”
Me: “I’m sure it’s quite lovely but it’s not worth the pain.”
Lady: “Are you sure?”
Me: *sigh* “Yes, I’m sure.”
Related:
Free Of Gluten, Free Of Thought Part 3
Free Of Gluten, Free Of Thought Part 2
Free Of Gluten, Free Of Thought
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