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Me: “Marlo, it’s time to turn the water off.”
Marlo: “…”
Me: “You’re creating a lake in the front yard.”
Marlo: “…”
Me: “Marlo.”
Marlo: “…”
Me: “…”
Marlo: “…”
Me: “…”
Marlo: “…”
Me: “Fine. Five more minutes.”
This was three days ago. There is still standing water on the lawn.