Monday 18 October 2010

40. Out of the mouths of babes...(1). Teddington, Middlesex, UK, circa 1950

Background:  After one successful fundraising occasion, the vicar was given to asking one of his parishioners to press local businesses for donations to the church, much to said parishioner’s considerable (and private) annoyance.

Doorbell rings, door is opened by 5 year old, his parents close behind him.

Michael, the Vicar (40), stooping and smiling:  Hello young man, is your father at home?

“Young man” (5) in crystal clear treble voice:  My Daddy says damn, my Daddy says blast, my Daddy says why the hell can’t Michael do his own dirty work…

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