Your story left me thinking, which is what I am looking for in all short stories. I am sure this provocative piece will stay in my mind for quite a while.
I liked the first sentence - it had me gripped within one second, and made me read the rest. The dialogue exchage was super. The ending was unexpected and amusing at the same time.
I was struggling a bit with whether I liked your constant repetition of who said what, as it was a bit distractive for me at the beginning. But then this repetition took on a tune of its own. Probably that was what you were after.
Touching the glass... it was classy for the ending, but left me wondering why wouldn't the toad say that much earlier. The girl always seemed willing to lift the glass. I understand the dramatic and philosophic purpose of that, but it did come across a bit artificial to me. I would have said something like: 'All you have to do is to count to three. Repeat after me: one, two, three.'
So I am putting up the score of 4.5 and some giftpoints in appreciation - great story that I will remember!
PS> forgive my English. I ain't native...
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