Civil Discourse

A conversation yesterday between a MOTHER (late-30s) and DAUGHTER (8) in the line-up at Save On Foods.

DAUGHTER: Mommy, is there going to be a world war?

MOTHER: [Looking at her phone.] Where?

DAUGHTER: The Russians.

MOTHER: No, it will be restricted.

DAUGHTER: So not everyone can go?

MOTHER: It won't be a World War.

The MOTHER takes a call. After a moment of silence, she asks to "have it texted."

DAUGHTER: [In French.] Are we still going to visit Aunt Léa in the summer?

MOTHER: [Looking at her phone.] Mommy and Aunt Léa aren't getting along very well right now.

DAUGHTER: Is Aunt Léa on the Russians' side?

MOTHER: Huh?