tales of a precocious three-year-old

the actors:
tiziana age 3
nunu (granny) age 40
leandro (cousin) age 23


act one:
tiz is a bit naughty and gets a sound beating
a few hours pass, a haughty and resentful tiz goes to her mother

tiz: but did or did you not tell me that you prayed to the madonnina to have your tiziana?
nunu: but of course i did!
tiz (before a dramatic exit): then keep her and treat her well!

act two:
tiz gets a box of chocolates.

nunu: tiziana, these are for you but you can only have two a day!
tiz: ok
nunu: put your hand on your conscience and promise
tiz: i do

(she has three)
an hour later

nunu: tiziana!!!!!!
tiz (sheepish): yes....
nunu: how many chocs did you have?????!!!!
tiz (defiant): TWO
nunu: no you didn't!! don't lie!!!!!
tiz (defiant): i had TWO
nunu: put your hand on your consience. now. and tell me how many did you have
tiz: i had TWO. but my consience says three.

(beating ensues)


act three:
cousin leandro is studying. tiz is playing and making lots of noise

leandro: stop all that. sit and be quiet! you're bothering me
tiz (miffed, grabs a book and opens it)

5 minutes later

leandro: what are you doing?!
tiz: i am READING
leandro: don't be ridiculous.
tiz: i am READING
leandro: then read something out to me
tiz: i can't. i don't want to disturb you