Practical Pillow Talk

M: So are we going to that Hallowe'en party?
C (in sulky voice): I guess so. I'm feeling so anti-social... and I have to buy something. And that costs money...
M: I'm sure you could put something together using your new corset.
C (in sulkier voice): Yeah, but I look fat in that.
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M: Well, you could go as someone who looks fat.
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C (in David Caruso style): That, was totally the wrong reply...

HRH