Page 38 - Bridget Jones's Diary - by Helen FIELDING

at least perfunctory grasp of spelling. Though by no means trying to suggest

language fixed rather than constantly adapting, fluctuating tool of

communication (cf Hoenigswald) computer spell check might help.

Cleave

Was just feeling crestfallen when Daniel walked past with Simon from
Marketing and shot a very sexy look at my skirt with one eyebrow raised. Love

the lovely computer messaging. Must work on spelling, though. After all, have
degree in English.

Friday 6 January

5.45 p.m. Could not be more joyous. Computer messaging re: presence or
otherwise of skirt continued obsessively all afternoon. Cannot imagine respected
boss did stroke of work. Weird scenario with Perpetua (penultimate boss), since
knew I was messaging and v. angry, but fact that was messaging ultimate boss

gave self conflicting feelings of loyalty - distinctly un-level playing field where
anyone with ounce of sense would say ultimate boss should hold sway.

Last message read:

Message Jones Wish to send bouquet to ailing skirt over weekend. Please

supply home contact no asap as cannot, for obvious reasons, rely on given
spelling of 'Jones' to search in file.