Mummy! I made a mask this afternoon – come and see!
[It’s after school and I am picking her up. I go over to the work table, which features an elaborate paper mask.]
It’s a cat…how neat!
Yes, yes – but that’s not the best bit.
Really?
Clearly, the best bit is this part. [She turns the mask over and indicates a feather taped to the inside]
I designed that part first because it is important to be comfortable. Obviously, the feather protects my forehead.
Whither Earthlings 