– The weather doesn't seem to be able to make its mind up: are we heading into a sultry spring or back towards a dismal winter? At least the shops are getting more festive.
– I suppose so...
– Having just bidden farewell to Valentine's Day, we have Mothering Sunday to look forward to, and then Easter. It's just one excuse after another to fill the shelves with chocolate and confectionery.
– Yes...
– I suppose your resolve hasn't broken yet?
– My resolve? You mean to avoid chocolate in all its many and varied forms for the six long weeks of Lent?
– Yes. That one.
– No. Not yet...
– But then we are only a week into it. Hardly any time at all.
– No. Not at all...
– At least, compared to the long weeks ahead till Easter arrives. I imagine it must get tougher as time drags on, to resist the temptation to indulge in something chocolatey.
– It's not easy. It's not been easy this week, to tell the truth...
– With all the shops, as I said, filled to bursting with delicious things to eat.
– Yes...
– And people around you insensitively snacking on treats all day long.
– That doesn't help, certainly...
– But I admire your commitment.
– Thank you...
– Not many people can demonstrate that level of self-control.
– They can't?
– Not at all. I wish I could join you, but I just give way too easily.
– You do?
– But don't let my weakness influence you. I'm sure you'll make it through to the end.
– Thank you...
– Anything you'd like from the shop, by the way, just while I'm down there?
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