Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Thanksgiving With A Reluctant Fundamentalist

Original passage:


Ah, our tea has arrived! Do not look so suspicious. I assure you, sir, nothing untoward will happen to you, not even a runny stomach. After all, it is not as if it has been poisoned. Come, if it makes you more comfortable, let me switch my cup with yours. Just so. How much sugar would you like? None? Very unusual, but I will not insist. Do try these sticky, orange sweets - jalebis - but be careful, they are hot! I see you approve. Yes, they are delicious. It is curious how a cup of tea can be so refreshing, even on a warm day such as this - a mystery, really - but there you have it.

My passage:

Ah, the ham has arrived! Do not look so worried. I promise you, dear, you will not get fat, not even break a belt buckle. After all, it is not as if it is a holiday to starve. Hey, if it makes you more comfortable, let me switch my plate with yours. Just because. How much stuffing would you like? None? Very unusual, but I won't push it. Do try these soft, sweet rolls - croissants - but be careful, they're hot! I see you enjoy this. Yes, they are definitely my favorite. It's curious how so much food can be relaxing, even on a cold day such as this - a mystery, really - but there you have it.