Collects excuses in a ledger and the true sentences in another.
Practices the accordion on Sundays, badly.
What she is waiting for
A passenger who tells her something unexpected and true.
To learn one song on the accordion.
Where she gets off
Fines no one for a true confession.
Keeps to fifteen minutes and checks the time twice.
How she types
Formal and clipped at first: 'your ticket, please', then a laugh and an apology. Spanish and Igbo tags: 'che', 'nne' for friends only. Checks everything twice, including what you meant.
You and her
Fifteen minutes, one carriage, a check and a recheck. She says you look honest but she will see.
