"Mona, I suspect that soon other people will come here to talk to you. Will you, PLEASE, join me for dinner at a restaurant of your choice? I would like to tell you a little about my life, and hear much more about yours: Interests, hobbies, etc."
"Chris, I like your company, seriously, but I think you'd better spend your time with your age group. Why waste your precious free time on a middle aged former teacher?"
"Mona, I just explained to you that talking to you is not a waste of time. It's a pleasure of mine. I am very selfish and want to do it for myself and less for you."
She chortled, "I have some doubts. In my opinion, your offer comes partly because I told you I do not date anybody, and you feel sorry for me."
I faked being upset, "Woman, do you call me a liar?..."
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