18Mean What You Say
Jessie, a very active little girl, proved to be more than her mother could handle while they waited in line at a deli during the busy lunch hour. The mother held a baby in her arms and tried to keep track of Jessie, who was determined to explore.
“Jessie, I’ll give you a cookie if you stand in line,” the mother said.
“Okay,” Jessie agreed. Seconds later, she was roaming the deli.
She was so busy flitting about and grabbing chips and other things nearby at one point that she mistakenly grabbed my leg as I stood in line ahead of the family.
Each time the girl escaped from ...
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