By David Topping

Overhead by reader Becky W. on a VIA rail train from Toronto to London this weekend. A group of high school-aged girls, who seem to be on their way to some kind of conference, are all sitting together and talking excitedly.
Girl #1: Well, I need to bring an object that symbolizes my independence.
Girl #2: Bring a pay stub!
Girl #3: Driver’s license!
Girl #4: Car keys!
Girl #1: I can’t just bring my car keys, Adina is bringing hers.
Girl #4: What about one car key?
[Girl #1 pauses, thinking.]
Girl #1: Wait, wait…what does “independence” mean again?