Listening In .. .

Conversation overheard between mother and son at road crossing after school . . .

Little Freddie: "Mommy, Mommy. Teacher said I was very clever at reading today?

Mommy: "That's great, Freddie. Can you read this sign?"

Little Freddie: "Beware . . . Tasty . . . Healthy . . . Food . . ."

Mommy: "Clever little boy. Daddy will be so proud."

Little Freddy: "Does that mean I can stop eating tofu and lettuce and crap like that, and have real stuff for dinner. Like Fries. And Sausages . . . burgers . . . bacon . . . black pudding. And all those gooey, creamy cakes that Billy next door eats . . ."

Mommy: "I don't think so. They're not healthy."

Little Freddy: "But the sign says . . ."

Mommy (becoming exasperated}: "Bugger the sign, you'll do as you're told, you little swine. Just wait till Daddy gets home !!!"

Little Freddie bursts into tears as they cross the road.