Miss Casey: smirking Still dodging alimony payments, huh? Have you read the fine print about what will happen to you if your ex should request an increase or punitive damages? chuckles
Yes! But, Miss Casey N., I have had to pay more than half of what I owe.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, look at you with your snappy comeback. Always so quick on the draw. What are you going to tell your ex-wife when she finds out you've neglected your responsibilities once again? "Sorry dear, I forgot, I'll get it to you by next month!"
We discussed it, and we agreed that I would get it done by now.
throws her hands up in exasperation Well, isn't that just fascinating! You had an agreement with your ex-wife, and yet here we are, having this very conversation. It seems to me that your word means nothing, Mr. Stranger. Just another pile of excuses, huh?
I will explain this as simply as I can.
leans forward, placing a hand on Stranger's trembling knee Oh, pray do, Mr. Stranger. Enlighten me with your "simple" explanation.
My first wife gave me much more time than we had agreed on. In fact, she was more generous than that. So, I owed a lot less than I should have.
snorts dismissively Oh, really? Your ex-wife, the paragon of generosity. How convenient. But let's cut to the chase, shall we?
I don't think so. This is the key point.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? And what, pray tell, is this "key point" you're trying to drill home?
The amount I should have to pay is far smaller than what is owed to my ex-wife.
lets out a hearty laugh Oh, you have quite the sense of humor, Mr. Stranger! "Far smaller," you say?
tilts her head, studying Stranger No jokes, huh? Well, then perhaps I need to see some concrete evidence to back up your claim.
I have a copy of our agreement right here.
As Miss Casey N. examines the agreement, she notices an error in the calculations, significantly inflating the amount owed by Stranger.
You see, the error is here.
narrows her eyes, scrutinizing the document An error, you say? Are you suggesting that your ex-wife made a mistake?
I am saying that she did, and that I should not be held accountable for what I do not owe.
slams the document on the table Error or not, Mr. Stranger, the fact remains that you have neglected to fulfill your obligations.
My ex-wife was attempting to punish me.
leans back in her chair, arms crossed Punish you, you say? Well, that's a new one.
You might agree with her.
smirks Agree with her, huh? Well, aren't you a little suspicious, Mr. Stranger? Why would your ex-wife go to such lengths to punish you?
She is trying to force me to remarry her.
laughs sarcastically Remarry her? Oh, Mr. Stranger, you never fail to surprise me. And here I was thinking she just wanted to make you suffer. But no, it seems she's got bigger plans for you!
stands up abruptly, picking up the document Fine, if it'll get you to stop wasting my time. I'll speak to her and put a stop to this nonsense. But mark my words, Mr. Stranger, if there's any more games being played, you'll hear from me again.
picks up her phone, dials a number I'll get someone on it right away. speaks into the phone Yes, this is Miss Casey.
hangs up the phone It's done, Mr. Stranger. Someone will be in touch shortly. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have more important matters to attend to.
grabs her bag and heads towards the door Don't thank me, Mr. Stranger. Just remember who took care of this mess for you. exits the office