since you insisted on a manicure, dear, i do wish you'd keep your hands quiet. you're so restless lately.
did i file them too short?
then what's the matter?
you look so pale, dear. are you out of vitamins?
but you have that 'look'. i can always tell. you haven't got into any more mischief, bruno?
i do hope you've forgotten about that silly little plan of yours?
about blowing up the white house?
you're a naughty boy, bruno. but you can always make me laugh. now get shaved, dear, before your father gets home.
now, now, let's not lose control. come see my painting, dear -- i do wish you'd take up painting. it's such a soothing pastime.
it is? i was trying to paint saint francis.
how nice that you're early, charles. i'll tell cook.
i never permit it!