Involvement

Today there is no crying, but have long conversation with woman who seems to have a small case of alpocia; strange interactions with two professors--one of whom is very upset about the restrictive copy machine rules followed by another who would like to Register her Disgust at the wastefullness that goes on around this place--agree fully with her, but can't stop uncharitable thought that would not cry if she suddenly threw a clot. Also, throughout day--when answering phone or dealing with a student--Libby makes strange huffing noise which sounds like a horse in distress. Says that it is an Acting Exercise meant to calm. Though it may calm down Libby, it makes me very very tense. For a break, call the Contessa. She says, Oh, Mr. High and Mighty has time for me today. Tell her not to be silly. Ask how things are going with the New Man. She says they are Fine. Ask her if I am right in detecting a certain coolness in her voice. She says No, but it's not like they are dating. They are just having fun. Nobody is involved or anything. Think that this is a very modern way of looking at things; am impressed and tell the Contesssa so. After hang up, cynical side notes that claims of uninvolvement very likely not the pure truth.