One of the women was speaking. She spoke at length. During this time, the others said not a word. When she finally stopped, the others remained silent and for quite some time.

 

Why were they so quiet? I glanced over to see what was happening. Were they upset at what she’d said? Packing up to leave?

 

No.

 

Then, another woman started to speak. Same thing.
She too talked for a while. The others nodded, focusing on her but were totally silent. After she stopped, the group again sat quiescent for what seemed to me like ages.

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When I grow up I want to be like that!