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The Bureau of Dreams to be Continued
Page 106
Suicide Hot Line
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Services put me on hold again.
“Are you still there?”
“Yes.”
“Figured. ......... Look, you’ve used up your month’s allocation of ten free chats. An unlimited subscription is available for $39.99 per month plus tax, 12 months payable up front. Got your credit card handy?”
“Yeah, but that debt is one of my depressing problems.”
“Don’t worry. If you kill yourself you won’t have to pay it.”
“Cool. Never thought of that.”
“Hold the line for the next available suicide counsellor.”
Suicide is painless. It brings on many changes. ...... “
“Catchy tune. Is anyone ever going to pick this fucking thing up? I got the gun in my fucking mouth, man.”
“This is Katrina. This call is being monitored for quality control purposes. How may I help you today?”