[Allie is about to begin her study of the Epic of Gilgamesh.]
So, kiddo – you get to read Gilamesh tomorrow!
Yeahhhhhh!
I mean, not the whole thing – it’s quite long.
Right. Obviously. IT IS AN EPIC, AFTER ALL. [Rolls eyes.]
If I ever write a book, I will be sure to write one with an unhappy ending.
Oh! Why is that?
It will leave something for the sequel.
I’m taking my dictionary to camp today.
Oh?
Sometimes there’s a little time before things get started and I’d like to get in some new words while I wait.
[Allie is reading The Miserable Mill, the 4th book in Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events.]
HAHAHAHAHA. Good one, SNICKET!
Oh, man… I can’t stop laughing!
Ha, so kiddo – last night when I came in to turn out your light I had to pry your book out from under you – your face and hand were actually a little stuck to it!
Did I wake up and berate you for taking my book?
Uh, nope – you’re always very sweet – while you’re sleeping.
[Allie and her friend are downstairs in the play room. Her Shakespearean Voice suddenly pierces the air…]
O true apothecary! [Giggling]
Thy drugs are quick. [More giggling]
Thus with a kiss… [Highly exaggerated smooching sounds]
I …. DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [A loud thump / Hysterical giggling]
Whither Earthlings 