I got a laundry last night , and I dare say I am as excited as a woman who has just upgraded from a wringer to a brand true electric washing machine . Or from a washboard to a wringer . Or from a stone in the river to a washboard ... well you get the idea .

A: Why was the woman excited

Paul then begged for mercy , " Please do n't kill me ! ! I have millions of children to feed ! ! " It was at that point I made the mistake of letting my guard down a little , like when your favorite villain takes the time to explain to his captured hero his plans for world domination .

A: What 's a possible reason Paul begged for mercy ?

Then I woke up , wondered if I had backed into something earlier that day and how long the car was going to be in shop . And in my defence I have n't been antisocial . Do I constantly need to be yammering on about every little thing in order to prove I ' m okay ? ( do n't answer that ) Soul Calibur 4 is here and it 's alright .

A: What may be the reason why they are wondering if they backed into something ?

I stared at my wristwatch that struck quarter to ten as I stepped off the train . " I am going to be late , " I thought miserably . As I made my way to the taxi stand , I noticed a long queue of passengers and a non - existent one of cabs . I sighed and counted that I was tenth in the row .

A:
Why is the narrator expressing anxiety ?