“I’d shout like that and scare away all the lions and tigers.... Yes I would.”
The waiter came back with two plates on the tray. “I’m sorry mum but meringue glacé’s all out.... I brought the young gentleman chocolate icecream instead.”
“Oh mother.”
“Never mind dear.... It would have been too rich anyway.... You eat that and I’ll let you run out after dinner and buy some candy.”
“Oh goody.”
“But dont eat the icecream too fast or you’ll have collywobbles.”
“I’m all through.”
“You bolted it you little wretch .... Put on your rubbers honey.”
“But it’s not raining at all.”
“Do as mother wants you dear.... And please dont