You just know this is going to be bad, Susan said.-but when I went to college, Harry continued, throwing a piece of bread at Susan, if your roommate died, you were usually allowed to skip your finals for that semester. You know, because of the trauma.And oddly enough, your roommate got to skip them, too, Susan said. For much the same reason.
In the conversation, Susan expresses a feeling of dread about an impending situation, suggesting that she anticipates something unfortunate will occur. Harry, trying to lighten the mood, recalls a college memory where students were permitted to skip finals if their roommates passed away, emphasizing the sympathetic rules that accommodate emotional distress.
Both characters reflect on the strange logic of their college experiences, pointing out that even the deceased roommate was excused from finals due to the trauma of the situation. This exchange blends humor and somber themes, illustrating how they cope with dark realities while reminiscing about their past.
