‘Please, I didn’t mean to burn your dinner. I was bathing the kids while you watched the football and I forgot about it. You could have turned the oven off if you smelt it. No, I’m not blaming you — it was all my fault and I’m sorry, I’m sorry. Please don’t, not with the kids still awake. I promise I’ll do better, honestly. Please don’t… No-o-o!
‘Melody! What on earth are you doing?’ said the duty playground teacher.
‘Playing mummies and daddies,’ said Melody.
‘Melody! What on earth are you doing?’ said the duty playground teacher.
‘Playing mummies and daddies,’ said Melody.
