dialogue: Darsie: What's up, how are you?
  Lawton: I'm splendid. How about yourself?
  Darsie: Could be better.
  Lawton: So, have you been on the bus very long?
  Darsie: I got on about fifteen minutes ago.
  Lawton: How often do you ride the bus?
  Darsie: I usually just drive.
  Lawton: You have your own vehicle?
  Darsie: Yes, I have my own car.
  Lawton: So then, why don't you drive it?
  Darsie: I'm waiting for our President to lower the gas prices.
  Lawton: Smart.
summary: Darsie takes the bus these days because of the high gas prices.