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 "Is there a story there?"

"This stir fry is delicious" say I.

"Francois is an excellent cook." says Carl

"Louder please", says Francois from the living room.

"Francois is an excellent cook." repeats Carl a bit louder.

"Louder."

In unison Carl and I both shout "Francois is an excellent cook!"

"Thank you.  don't eat with your mouths full

"You mean", say I, "Don't talk with your mouths full."

"That too."

."So, Chris, about your experiences at Wreck Beach."

""Listen to the nice man.  Don't eat with your mouth full."

"Seconds?" says Carl, getting up with his now empty plate."

"Don't mind if I do", say I passing him my plate...