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Miko: Hi Triode! It's just me, Miko, callin' to wish you a happy birthday. Thanks for all the music, sarcastic humor, and high retro style.
Operator, eavesdropping: Oh, it's your birthday, Triode? Happy Birthday!
Mrs. Schmitt down the block, listening in on party line, imperfectly covering handset with palm: Oooh, didja hear that? Triode's birthday today! Billy, take the egg money and run get me some sugar. I'm gonna mix up a lemon cake!
Mr. Schmitt, overheard muttering from recliner chair: Just another excuse for him to get drunk, I bet.
Miko: Well, if Mr. S is right, the first shot of bourbon's on me! Happy Day!