A SMALL boy was sent to bed by his father.

Five minutes later came the cry: “D-a-a-d.”

“What?”

“I'm thirsty. Can you bring me a drink of water?”

“No, You had your chance. Lights out.”

Five minutes later: “D-a-a-a-d.”

“WHAT?”

“I'm THIRSTY. Can I have a drink of water?”

“I told you NO. If you ask again, I'll have to smack you.”

Five minutes later: D-a-a-a-a-d.”

'WHAT?'

“When you come in to smack me, can you bring a drink of water?”