Who Wears the Pants Scene 126

Howard ate his meal in consternation. “What had gotten into the woman? Picnics mean barbecuing, everyone knows that!”, Howard thought in disgust. He scarfed the chips and nibbled at one of the pumpernickel sandwiches until he had made a good enough showing to be allowed to quit without wifely quibbling. After lunch, Anita suggested they go for a walk. Howard agreed, but insisted that they walk separately so that he wouldn’t be taken for her child by onlookers. They strolled pleasantly though the wooded area for half an hour until they came to the children’s playground. Howard was tempted to skirt around the playground, but Anita insisted that she rest on the swings for a bit.