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POUTING IS NOT PLEASANT
Manisha:
Your mom won't give you any candy because the dentist told her it's not good for your teeth. You had too many cavities at your last checkup.
Asha:
(In an annoyed, haughty voice) Oh, be quiet! You sound just like my mom. I like to pout, because it works every time I want something.
Manisha:
You're just being silly. I think you're wasting your time sitting here alone and pouting in the hot sun, when you could be having fun playing baseball.
Asha:
I am not being silly. You'll see. I bet my mom will be out here with candy real soon.
Manisha leaves.
(2 Hours Later - Asha is still sitting in the same spot)
Manisha:
Asha, are you still pouting? Have you been sitting in this heat for two hours? Did you get your candy?
Asha:
(Grumpily) I don't want to talk about it.
Manisha:
You mean you've been sitting out here for two hours, in this blazing heat and you still didn't get your candy?
Asha:
No. My mom hasn't given in yet. She keeps looking out of the window. I think she will give in soon.
Manisha:
Boy, you missed out on a lot of fun at baseball practice. The coach took us all for ice cream. You should have come with us. Thad a huge Sundae and a cookie. It was so much fun.
Asha:
Really? Ice cream?
Manisha:
Yeah. We had a great time.
Asha:
Did you get a sundae with strawberries?
Manisha:
No, I didn't.
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