SMASTMAS Flashcards
Can I?
No
Why not?
Because.
Because why?
Because you’re only 12 years old, that’s why.
Everybody else can!
Well, you’re not everybody else.
Nancy can. Nancy’s mother said she could.
Well I’m not Nancy’s mother. If Nancy’s mother thinks Nancy’s old enough, that’s her business. But I’m your mother, and I say no.
(Wheedling) Mom?
No.
Ah, Mom…
I don’t want to hear another word. I’ve heard all I want to hear.
Gee whiz!
All I want to hear.
But mom…
One more word, and up to your room.
But…
Another word, and up you go.
But mom… (2)
Alright, that’s it. That is it! I’ve heard enough. It might be a good idea, young lady, if you went up to your room.
That’s not fair.
Right this minute.
Why can’t I? Just tell me why!
Because I said so.
But all the other kids can, why can’t I?
Up to your room, and stay there until you’ve learned not to argue with your mother.
Everybody but me! What am I supposed to do? And next time they won’t even ask me because they’ll think I can’t go. Because I can never go anywhere.
Up to your room.
But…(2)
Up to bed, young lady.
But I… (last)
Not another word. March.
Mama, you’re not a burden.
I’ll be a bother, you wait and see.
