Son: Dad!
Father: Yeah, Mikey?
Son: Can I have a really good snack?
Father: Uh, I don’t know. I think it’s . . . uh . . . what time is it? I think it’s going on dinner.
Son: Uh, it’s three thirty.
Father: Three thirty. Uh . . . We’d better wait. [Why, Dad?] Well, what kind of snack do you want?
Son: Candy?
Father: No, candy is out. Oh, how about some broccoli? [No!] Uh, carrots? [No!] Well, what else can you suggest?
Son: Candy.
Father: Candy. No, I don’t think . . . I think You’d better wait.
Son: A sandwich? A spinach sandwich?
Father: Spinach sandwich? Spinach sandwich! When did you start liking spinach?
Son: Uh, today.
Father: Well, what about a small sandwich? [Okay.] Okay, I’ll whip it up in a minute. Play with your toys while you’re waiting for it.