“Look at my engagement ring, Granddad.”

“You are betrothed.”

“Happily.”

“You have pledged your troth.”

“Joyously.”

“You should’ve consulted me first. I’ve been engaged five times.”

“Really?”

“Yes. Once in grade 1… Twice in grade 2, again in grade 3, and finally when I was 27, to your lovely grandmother.”

Barry O’Farrell is an actor living in Brisbane, Australia. He’s enjoying the challenge of writing in 50 words.