“Matt and Mandy,” Friend, Sept. 1994, 27
Matt and Mandy
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Matt and Mandy
Illustrated by Shauna Mooney Kawasaki
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Matt, I’ve asked you a thousand times to not play with my tools.
I didn’t Daddy.
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My hammer’s gone and you’ve taken it before.
Not this time. I promise!
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I’m sorry that you’ve chosen to lie to me, Matt. You’d better go to your room until you’re ready to tell the truth.
But, Daddy!
No “but, Daddies.” Go to your room!
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Here’s your hammer back, dear. I just needed to hang a picture.
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I’m sorry, Matt. I shouldn’t have accused you unless I was sure. Will you forgive me?
Sure. Can I play now?
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I wish I were that good at forgiving.