Sister Mary joins a convent where the Sisters take a vow of silence.
After five years of being effectively mute, Mother Superior calls Sister Mary to her office. She says, "Sister Mary, you've been with us for five years today. At this time, you are allowed 2 words.
Sister Mary, obviously thinking it over carefully, opens and closes her mouth several times as she contemplates what to say. Finally, she says, "Cold food."
Mother Superior dismisses her, and so it goes.
Five years later, Mother Superior again calls Sister Mary to her office, and says, "Sister Mary, you've now been with us for ten years, and at this time, you're allowed two words."
Sister Mary, who had obviously been anticipating this, after just a little hesitation, comes out with, "Hard bed."
Mother Superior dismisses her, and so it goes.
Another five years go by. On the anniversary of her fifteenth year in the order, Mother Superior calls Sister Mary to her office. Sister Mary looks ready to say something. As soon as Mother Superior tells her that she's allowed two words, Sister Mary blurts out, "I quit!"
Mother Superior says, "Well, it's probably for the best. All you've done since you've been here is bitch."
