Teddy came thundering down the stairs, much to his father’s annoyance.
“Teddy, “he called, “how many more times do I have to tell you to come downstairs quietly? Now, go back upstairs and come down like a civilized human being. “
There was a silence, and Teddy reappeared in the front room.
“That’s better, “said his father. “Now in the future you will always come downstairs like that. “
“OK, “said Teddy cheerily. “I slid down the railing!”
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