From today's "Metropolitan Diary"

1. Cell-phone conversation overheard at Prince and Greene Streets in SoHo: "I have to go now - they're calling my flight."

2. Overheard on escalator of 63rd St subway station.
Six-year-old daughter: "I'm going to get $2000!"
Mother: "My dear, don't be silly; if the tooth fairy gave everyone $2000, nobody would have any teeth."