The Cost of Time

"Isn't today Thursday?" Stan asked in surprise.

He and Audrey received a thoughtful gaze from the receptionist, who added, "Today is Wednesday." The receptionist didn't expose them.

"Ahh. That must be it. I got the date wrong.'' Grief was written all over his face, and Stan smacked his head, exclaiming, "It's been too busy that I even messed up something so crucial!''

The receptionist gave them a