The act becomes the art of growing up
“Daddy,” she said, “do you think you could buy me a book?”“A book?” he said. “What do you want a flaming book for?”“To read, Daddy.”“What’s wrong with the telly, for heaven’s sake? We’ve got a lovely telly with a twelve-inch screen and now you come asking for a book! You’re getting spoiled, my girl!”
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