“Joe is away with the fairies,” said Mrs O’Donnell to his mother. Why did she say that? Joe didn’t believe in fairies.
“Right, thinking caps on,” said Mrs O’Donnell to the class. Joe looked around, puzzled. He didn’t have a thinking cap. “Keep your eyes peeled,” continued Mrs O’Donnell. “No misbehaving now. I’ve got eyes in the back of my head!” Joe felt even more bewildered. How could he peel his eyes? In the same way you peel an orange? And he couldn’t see eyes in the back of Mrs O’Donnell’s head, no matter how hard he looked.
“Joe is away with the fairies,” said Mrs O’Donnell to his mother. Why did she say that? Joe didn’t believe in fairies.
Mimi Grouse
20/1/2023 09:08:22 am
Joe is meant for greater things!
Mary Anne mc Enery
20/1/2023 10:14:53 am
Ah, the beautiful minds of children, Lovely story Suzy.
Jenny Logan
20/1/2023 11:22:52 am
Suzy, this reminds me of being asked if I wanted to 'spend a penny' before going to bed when I was little. I had no idea what the lady was on about...
Jennifer Duncan
20/1/2023 12:57:09 pm
Some expressions are pretty incomprehensible. Not surprised Joe was scratching his head.
Tony Covatta
20/1/2023 01:41:53 pm
Nice effort Suzy. When I taught years ago I always thought my lecture on metaphor didn't go over too well. Guess I was right.
Suzy Rosen
20/1/2023 07:48:34 pm
Thank you all for your comments. I have to confess that this is based on my experience at primary school! I particularly remember trying to catch a glimpse of my teacher's eyes in the back of her head. I did believe in fairies, though!
Tom Baldwin
21/1/2023 02:53:55 am
Lovely story, Suzy. It took me back to my first days at school.
Sue Clayton
21/1/2023 06:22:33 am
But Joe had been sprinkled with literal fairy dust. Comments are closed.
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