Persistence!

A small boy is sent to bed by his father.
Five minutes later: “Da-ad . . .”

“What?”

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

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

Five minutes later: “Da-aaaad . . .”

“WHAT?”

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

“I told you NO! If you ask again, I’ll have to spank you!!”

Five minutes later ... “Daaaa-aaaad . . .”

“WHAT??!!”

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

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