Children

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Pamela offered to care for the eight-year-old daughter of her next-door neighbour.

She arrived in time to prepare breakfast, laying a generous helping of bacon and eggs in front of the child.

"Mother always serves toast for breakfast," said the eight-year-old.

So, Pamela, very eager to oblige, hurried into the kitchen and quickly prepared a plate of toast, which she laid in front of the girl.

"No, thank you," she said.

"But I thought you said your mother always has toast for breakfast!" said Pamela in surprise.


"She does," said the child. "But I don't eat them."


One summer evening, a three year-old came in while his parents were setting the table for supper.

Quite surprisingly, he asked if he could help.

His mother said, "No, but I appreciate your asking."

The child responded, "Well, I appreciate your saying no."


A father and his small son were standing in front of the tiger's cage at the zoo.

The father was explaining how ferocious and strong tigers are, and his son was taking it all in with a serious expression.

Dad," the boy said finally, "if the tiger got out of his cage and ate you up."

"Yes, son?" the father said expectantly.

"What bus should I take home?" the boy finished.