“Yes.” his mother replied.
Peter finished his homework and packed up his books. His mother told him that supper would be ready in ten minutes, and asked him to fetch his sister. He climbed the stairs, knocked on her door and said supper was nearly ready. Jenny opened the door and asked him if he’d finished his homework.
“Yes.”.
“Well I’d better chose you a pretty dress to wear hadn’t I.”
She marched into his room and opened his wardrobe. Removed a dress and said “This is a nice one don’t you think?”, holding up a plain navy blue frock with fake brass buttons and a white lace pan collar.
She dropped it into his hands as she passed, leaving him alone on the landing.
“Where’s Peter?” her mother asked as Jenny entered alone.