Dinah: When do you say "second-hand book" and when do you say "used book"?
Emma: You say "second-hand book" when you're trying to convince someone to buy it for more than it's worth.

Dinah: I have returned from the land of the rising sun! And I brought you each a Daruma.
Emma: Oh this is wonderful! I know exactly what to wish for!
Violet: I know what Emma's wishing for.
Denise: Everyone knows what Emma's wishing for.
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Emma: Hey Dwarak, may I borrow your Sharpie?
Dwarak: Why?
Emma: I got a wishing doll from Dinah. She ( Read more... )

TheLizzie: And today in class, we're going to learn how to make a chain from vicious snakes.
Emma: Where do we get snakes?
TheLizzie: You're being followed by a troupe of mountain lions, I think if you can't figure how to get snakes they can, or, (Switching into sale mode) I sell them by the yard in neat little package on the wall! See?
She points ( Read more... )

Emma is walking to the printer. On her way, she passes Dinah's office. As she does, the phone starts ringing. Two offices down she sees Dinah.
Emma: Hey Dinah, Your phone is ringing.
Dinah: My phone?
Emma: Yes, your phone.
Dinah: My phone is ringing?
Emma: Yes, your phone is ringing?
Dinah Right now?
Emma: Probably not anymore, but it was ( Read more... )