Left of the Dial

my role model

The Brawn comes towards me, holding a very large book, an odd look in his eyes. Intrigued, I take the proffered book and turn it over to see what it is. Ah. It's The World of Charles Addams. And clearly he has just discovered where I got my stellar parenting style. 

step four

That didn't happen.

And if it did, it wasn't that bad.

And if it was, that's not a big deal.

And if it is, that's not my fault.

And if it was, I didn't mean it.

And if I did...

You deserved it.