Visitor instructions

My parents came for a visit recently, and Jeff, Biscuit and I had to run out for a school thing.

As we were leaving the house, Biscuit turned back to give some instructions.

"Grandmama and Papa," he said, "make yourselves at home while we're gone."

Mama smiled and said, "Okay, we will."

Then Biscuit said, "I mean, help yourself to snacks in the cupboard."

Mama smiled again and said, "Okay, we will."

Then Biscuit turned back one more time and said, "Just don't break anything."

I guess hospitality only lasts for so long.