“I’m never working with you again, Mario! My kid sister could do better!”
“It’s not my fault, Giovanni. You picked her.” Sullenly.
Sigh. “She was the smallest person in the square and her man was busy with a map. All you had to do was grab the bag and run. I had the hard job keeping the man busy!”
“Sure, she was small but she had a grip like your Mother. She wouldn’t let go! And she punched and kicked me, too.” Indignant.
“All that planning for nothing. Not a single lira! Well, come on. Let’s find another mark.”
-word count: 100
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Hahaha! Amazing story ! Enjoyed it so much .
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Ha, hapless petty thieves makes for good comedy. Serves them right 🙂
Yes it does! We spent over a month driving through Europe and we were warned about pick pockets and purse snatchers in Florence & Rome. The street in the photo looked perfect for a couple of thieves to catch their breath. :o) Thanks for stopping by.
What fun! Great idea for the prompt 🙂
Thanks Linda. The photo reminded me of our time in Italy and how we were warned about pick pockets and purse snatchers. I really appreciate you stopping by. :o)
Wow, it sounds like they tried to mug Rochelle. That was a bad mistake. She’s scrappy for a little thing.
Haha! Are you speaking from experience, Russell? :o) You sound like you might have first hand knowledge.
OMG! I knew someone would say that and it would either be my cousin Kent or Russell.
As long as i’m in the neighborhood, Mrs. C. I loved this. I was going to say, you need to watch out for the little ones. Dynamite comes in small packages, you know. 😉 Good one. Love the dialogue.
Shalom,
Rochelle
And to Russell, :p.
Thanks Rochelle! That Russell is your cousin explains everything. :o) Thanks for stopping by.
I was warned too, but I saw nothing and never felt a moment of worry…
Good on her for having a good grip and reflexes!
We didn’t see anything like that either but we were certainly were hyper-alert. Thanks for stopping by Dale! :o)
Another tourist attacked in Rome — and this time the thief obviously forgot his thin little knife that they use to slice purse straps. No wonder his pal is upset.
Oh well. There are plenty more marks to pick.
I’m obviously not completely current with purse-snatching technology. :o) I never even thought of that!
Woah! Thieves, perfect story
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Hahaha, comedy of errors. Well written , I thoroughly enjoyed your take on the prompt.
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If the last time they were successful Italy was still using liras, it’s probably time for a career change! Thanks for a welcome smile Mrs C.
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Haha! That’s probably true. :o)
I can well imagine these two and their distraction robberies. We thought along slightly similar lines this week, though my two didn’t get away 🙂
I don’t think I’ve read my way to your post yet but I will get there. Thanks for stopping by. :o)
Nicely realistic dialogue throughout. I wonder who they’ll pick on next? Great tale 🙂
Exactly. If they can’t handle a small girl, what is there left? :o) Thanks for stopping by Lynn.
Dear Mrs. Completely, Giovanni and Mario should hang their heads down in shame! The three stooges have competition now for the “dumbest of them all trophy!” These two bumbling nit-wits are very entertaining though! They should hire the kid sister – certainly a better bet! Very cute story and a fun read! Thanks, Nan
Thank you Nan! If there must be thieve, may they all be Mario & Giovanni. :o) I really appreciate you stopping by.
HA! Excellent work on capturing things.
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Yes, wtg, small woman! That’ll teach ’em.
Fun story. 🙂
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🙂 Nice take. Proves that thievery is a skilled job.
Too bad Giovanni and Mario didn’t know that before the smackdown. :o) Thanks for stopping by.
I like that his partner in crime thought he had the hard job!
Haha! Yes, he thought the girl would be easy and the guy the bigger risk. Didn’t turn out that way though. :o) Thanks for stopping by Clare.
Haha they need to pick their next mark more carefully but it doesn’t sound as if they’d be able to manage anyone. Perhaps they should find another job
Flower arranging maybe? Something that won’t fight back at any rate. :o) Thanks for stopping by Michael.
well, this reminds of the time my pocket was picked in lisbon. tourists beware! 🙂
We were warned about this in Florence and Rome. And, to be honest, if I had to be a victim I would prefer Giovanni and Mario to be the thieves. I would at least have had a fighting chance. :o) Thanks for stopping by.
Sounds like a change in career is in order. Lighthearted and fun to read. Good job!
That’s probably a good idea. :o) Thanks for stopping by.
I could easily see this conversation happening in some dark corner of a dinghy street. But these two need to take a long look at themselves and maybe consider a career change.
Yes, they don’t seem to excel at thievery. :o) Thanks for stopping by.
It often happens on buses here in Pune, India. Also, on a train, I was carrying an open shoulder bag and caught a man just taking his hand from inside it. He was getting on as we got off and didn’t find anything worth stealing I guess as he just had a moment. After that, I always carried a bag that zipped up. I was warned to carry my bag away from the open side of a rickshaw. Thieves also drive by on two-wheelers and grab women’s gold necklaces. Many women wear fake gold these days. I don’t wear expensive jewelry when I go out. Good writing, Lori. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thanks, Suzanne! There always seems to be these problems in big cities where the poor have no other choices. Thanks for stopping by. :o)
she was small but she had a grip like your Mother My favorite line in a raft full of good dialogue. Nicely done.
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Funny story and witty dialogue. Loved it! When my mom visited Italy years ago she told me of the pick pockets in Rome. So this immediately took me there.
The Viking and I were warned as well and the picture just reminded me so much of Rome and Florence. It practically wrote itself. :o) Thanks for stopping by Amie.