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The local high school has a policy that the parent's must call the school if the student is to be absent for the day. Kelly This is the actual conversation of the telephone call. KELLY: "Hi, I'm calling to report that Kelly is unable to make it to school today because she is ill. SECRETARY at high school: "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I'll note her absence. Who is this calling?" KELLY: "This is my mother."
Originally published November 14, 2002.