silent monastery

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Mary Katherine entered the monastery.
The priest said, "Sister, this is a silent monastery.
You are welcome here as long as you like,
but you may not speak until I direct you to do so."

Mary Katherine lived in the monastery for five years before the priest said to her,
"Mary Katherine, you have been here for five years.
You can speak two words."

Mary Katherine said, "Hard bed."

"I'm sorry to hear that," the priest said, "we will get you a better bed."

After another five years, Mary Katherine was called by the priest.
"You may say another two words, Mary Katherine."

"Cold food," said Mary Katherine, and the priest assured her that
the food would be better in the future.

On her 15th anniversary at the monastery,
the priest again called Mary Katherine into his office.
"You may say two words today."

"I quit," said Mary Katherine.

"It's probably best," said the priest,
"You've done nothing but bitchin' since you got here."