Quote by James Thurber

Well, if I called the wrong number, why did you answer the phone?

Well, if I called the wrong number, why did you answer the p

Summary

This quote is implying that the person who answered the phone must have had some level of interest or willingness to engage in conversation, despite being contacted by mistake. It questions their motive for picking up the call and points out the irony of them being surprised or annoyed about the situation. It suggests a level of curiosity about why they would choose to engage in a conversation that was not initially intended for them.

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Conflict

By James Thurber

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