27: Weaving a Web.

Janet in the living room. The newly framed Cornucopia puzzle has been hung. Janet stares at it. She picks up the phone and slowly dials. Meanwhile, Paula is at home. The telephone rings and she is slow to waken. Then on the third or fourth ring, she looks at the caller ID and grabs the phone immediately.

Paula: What is it?

Janet: Hi, Paula.

Paula: Why are you calling so late. What is it? It’s nearly five am.

Janet: I’m just looking at my puzzle.

Paula: Okay, but you do know that it’s inappropriate to call me at this hour. Isn’t it?

Janet: Sort of.

Paula: What’s the matter?

Janet: Not much.

Paula: Janet, I’m very tired. I have a busy day ahead of me now. Did your father stop by there? Your mother told me he was going to when I called to make sure if he checked up on you.

Janet: I know you are a busy body.

Paula: What? What are you saying.

Janet: I know you are a busy body, but you don’t need to busy yourself with me. I’m fine.

Paula: So your father was there? And I am most certainly not a busy body. Do you know what that means?

Janet: Yes, he came here and left.

Paula: Are you fine? Why are you calling me this late? To yell at me?

Janet: No.

Paula: Where’s Michael? Is he home?

Janet: No.

Paula: He’s not. Huh.

Janet: Yes, I’m very worried.

Paula: Is that why you’re calling me?

Janet: Yes.

Paula: I’ll be right over.
Janet: Okay. Good.

Paula: Keep watching the puzzle.