Talk To Me
IllustrationStory★★★★Matt found a new young doctor for his ninety-year-old mother, whose family physician had died. After the examination the doctor called them into his office, and ignoring Matt’s mother, proceeded to give him the results. Matt’s mother interrupted and said, “Doctor, do you do crossword puzzles?” “Yes, I do,” he replied. She then asked, “Do you do them with pencil or pen?” “Why, with a pencil,” said the doctor. “Well, I do mine with a pen.” She added, “So you can talk to me.”
The point
A ninety-year-old woman reminds a young doctor she remains capable of thinking for herself, deserving direct address.
Audience
Adults
Tone
Humorous · Convicting
To tell aloud
under a minute · 84 words