How are you taking it?
 

Taking It

Working for a pediatrician calls for stifling a chuckle from time to time. When a frantic mother phoned to tell us her baby had a high temperature of 102, we had to know whether she was taking the reading under the arm, in the mouth or elsewhere.

So, we asked, "How are you taking it?"

Her reply, "Oh, I'm holding up pretty well!” :281: