Victoria's package

Just before lunchtime today, my home phone rings. No one ever calls my home number, so I should know better than to answer it. This was my conversation with the sweetest little lady... I refrained from writing each sentence twice-- because that's how many times (at least) EACH line was repeated..

Hello?

Who is this?

This is Janet.

Jenny?

No, Janet.

Jasmine?

Janet.

Janice?

Yes.

Anyway, Dear. Do you have my package?

Excuse me?

I was told that you have my package.

Who told you this?

Oh, I don't remember his name.

I'm sorry, but I don't have a package for you.

Did you send it to the right address?

I think you must have the wrong number.

Oh, no. This is the number I was given.

Who told you to call this number?

I don't remember his name.

Are you trying to get a hold of someone at the post office?

If was only a few cents short, I would have paid the extra balance when you delivered it.

Ma'am, I don't know anything about your package.

Did you send it to Victoria?

No. I didn't send a package.

My zip code is 29201. Did you write the address clearly?

I wish I could help you, but I think you called the wrong number.

You wrote down the wrong number?

No, I didn't send any package.

What day did you send it?

Victoria, is that your name?

Yes.

I didn't send any package. I am a mother at home with my children.

What?

I didn't send any package. I don't know what you're talking about.

You don't work at the post office?

No, I don't.

Then why did they give me your number?

I'm not sure. Can you call them back?

No, he called me.

Who was the package from?

I don't know. They said it was someone in Las Vegas. Do you live in Las Vegas?

Yes.

Did you send a package to Victoria?

No, I didn't send any package. Do you need a number to a post office in Las Vegas?

This is the number they told me to call.

They didn't give you the right number, Victoria.

What?

Maybe you didn't hear the number correctly.

What? This is the number I wrote down.

I know, but it's not the right number.

Well, here's my problem. I have some trouble hearing.

Is that so? I'm so sorry.

Do you live in Las Vegas?

Yes. I live in Las Vegas.

Do you know anyone who was sending a package to Victoria?

No, I don't know anything about a package.

Do you work for UPS?

No, but I could try to find a number for UPS. Is that who you talked to?

I don't remember his name.

Right. Well, I wish I could be of more help.
I would pay the rest of the shipping if they just told me how much it was.

I hope you find your package.

You found my package?

No, I don't have your package. I wish I could help you.

Oh Dear.

I'm so sorry. Can I call someone for you? Is it a UPS store or a post office?

I don't know, someone in Las Vegas has a package for me.

Well, if it comes to my house, I will give you call back.

Thank you, Janice.

You're welcome. Have a Merry Christmas, Victoria.

You too, Deary.

I've been thinking about Victoria all day.

I sure hope she finds her package.