February dribbles - 10

“Love is charming.” The whippersnapper’s tough bounce resounds across the table.
“What do babies know about it?”
“Love is tough.”
“Where’s she getting this from?”
“Love is remembering she’s yours when she misbehaves.”
“I’ve got it,” says Dad.
“Got what?”
“She’s quoting newspaper cartoons.”
“She’s a baby.”
“She’s absolutely yours.”