M: Yeah. There are a couple of pencils and an eraser in the kitchen drawer, I think.

W: Dad, I'm in Grade 8 now, and I need real supplies for my demanding classes.

M: Oh, so you need a ruler, too?

W: Dad, I need some high tech stuff like a calculator and a laptop computer.

M: Uh. I didn't have any of that when I was in middle school, and I did just fine.

W: Yeah, and there weren't any cars either. Things are a lot more progressive now.

M: Great. My daughter will be playing video games in class.

W: Dad.

M: Okay. How much are these things going to cost me?

W: Well, I found a computer at the store for only 299.

M: Well, you'll be supporting me in my old age, so, I guess so. When do you need it?

W: Now, right now. Mom's already waiting in the car for us. She said she would buy me an ice cream if I could talk you into buying it for me today.

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