Friday, March 03, 2006

it ought to be clear enough


“Peppermint, cinnamon, vanilla, pumpkin latte, medium.” The p’s were louder than the other letters.
“I beg your pardon?”
“Peppermint, cinnamon, vanilla, pumpkin latte, medium.” A little bit louder, but without rancor.
“You want four medium lattes, one with each of our flavors?”
“Peppermint, cinnamon, vanilla, pumpkin latte, medium.” Lots of spit.
“People only order one flavor at a time.”
“Peppermint, cinnamon, vanilla, pumpkin latte, medium.”A little bit faster.
“You want one latte with peppermint, cinnamon, vanilla, and pumpkin syrup in it?”
“Peppermint, cinnamon, vanilla, pumpkin latte, medium.” Big smile.
"$4.25."