Watch out!

Overheard in line for coffee at the county courthouse:

The two participants in this conversation could have come from central casting, cast as contrasting friends. The woman telling the story was tall, blond, had her hair tied back, wore white and light colors, including her boots. The friend was short, with short-cropped dark hair, and she wore dark clothes. The woman was emotional, and given to large gestures; the friend carried herself with a more professional air, and was quieter.

The woman: . . . but then he . . . .

The friend: [some quiet words]

The woman: The thing is, even if we got past this, then at some point I would need to get even with him. I would really really really really really really need to get even.

The friend: Really.