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Upon entering the monastery, the Priest says, 'Sister Mary Katherine, this is a silent monastery.
You are welcome to stay here as long as you like, but you may not speak until directed to do so.'
 

Sister Mary Katherine lives in the monastery for 5 years before the Priest says to her, 'Sister Mary Katherine, you have been here for 5 years. You may speak two words.'
Sister Mary Katherine says, 'Hard bed.'
'I'm sorry to hear that,' the Priest says, 'We'll get you a better bed.'

After another 5 years, Sister Mary Katherine is summoned by the Priest.  'You may say another two words, Sister Mary Katherine.'
'Cold food,' says Sister Mary Katherine,  and the Priest assures her that the food will improve in the future..

On her 15th anniversary at the monastery, the Priest again calls Sister Mary Katherine to his office.   'You may say two words today.'
'I quit,' says Sister Mary Katherine.
'It's probably best,' says the Priest,  'You've done nothing but complain since you got here.'