[Doorbell rings at 845pm on a dark blustery night. Richard turns on light and answers.]
Giggling 6 year old girl with runny nose: “Have you seen, um, a black hat with grey mittens?”
Richard [looking around]: “What? No. But you shouldn’t be out alone at night looking for some guy wearing a hat. [Puts on shoes]. How about we walk together till you get home?”
[Walking down sidewalk]
Girl: “Do you know my black hat with grey mittens?”
Richard [pausing]: “Are you saying ‘black cat with grey mittens’?”
Girl [wiping nose on sleeve]: “You’re silly!”
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