Monastery of Silence

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Sister Kathryn Anne entered the Monastery of Silence. The Priest said, "Sister, this is a silent monastery. You are welcome here as long as you like, but you may not speak until directed to do so."

Sister Kathryn Anne lived in the monastery for 5 years before the Priest said to her, "Sister Kathryn Anne, you have been here for 5 years. You may speak two words."

Sister Kathryn Anne said, "Hard bed." 

"I'm sorry to hear that" the Priest said. "We will get you a better bed."

After another 5 years, Sister Kathryn Anne was summoned by the Priest. "You may say another two words, Sister Kathryn Anne." 

"Cold food" said Sister Kathryn Anne, and the Priest assured her that the food would be better in the future.

On her 15th anniversary at the monastery, the Priest again called Sister Kathryn Anne into his office. "You may say two words today."

"I quit," said Sister Kathryn Anne.

"It's probably best" said the Priest. "You've done nothing but bitch since you got here."