Little Animals

Conversations with Madeline . . .

• Me: How was school today?
• Madeline: Fine.
• Me: Anything interesting happen?
• Madeline: No.
• Me: Did you learn anything new today?
• Madeline: No.
• Me: Do you have any homework?
• Madeline: No.
• Me: Anything you want to tell me?
• Madeline: Yes. Shut the hell up. I'm reading.