The building reverberated with a stentorian voice.
“What is going on?” Grammar Smith was startled in mid-sentence of a report on a particularly nasty case of apostrophe abuse.
“I WANT TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE IN CHARGE.” The voice was getting closer – and louder.
“What’s all the fuss about?” Grammar asked Sgt. Metaphor.
“Huh?” The sergeant took earplugs out.
“What’s the fuss?”
“Oh, it’s just Carlotta Capilito. She’s here to talk to you about arrangements for the annual Composition Benefit Gala.”
Sgt. Metaphor put the earplugs back in as a tall, stately woman rounded the corner.
“ARE YOU LIEUTENANT GRAMMAR SMITH?”
“Yes.” Grammar was surprised that her hair was actually being blown back. She thought that only happened in comic books.
“I AM CARLOTTA CAPILITO, AND EVERYTHING I SAY IS IMPORTANT. I AM HERE TO DISCUSS THE GALA.”
“Right this way,” Dis Connect had appeared and was showing Carlotta to a meeting room.
Sgt. Metaphor handed Grammar a pair of earplugs, “Here. I also have some Chardonnay on ice for when the meeting’s over.”
Mystified, Grammar took the earplugs and was putting them in when she heard, “Hi, Grammar!! How have you been?! Working on this gala together is going to be great!!”
Pushing Grammar toward the meeting room, Sgt. Metaphor nodded sagely, “Eddie Exclamation is on the committee, too.”
Thanks to Roxie for inspiring this week’s entry. 🤗
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