radeng
so she could bitch at me about it -as if either it was my fault or I could do anything about it
You've been married long enough to know that it WAS your fault - don't try and wriggle out of it. Now, repeat after me: "Yes, Dear. Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about that and I shall certainly be writing to the President. No, it's no trouble, I was awake anyway and was wondering how you were getting along, so it's lovely that you rang me."
