“You shall address me as Nanny and nothing else young man.” the usually friendly housemaid retorted.

“I don’t need a nanny.” the boy confidently replied, before stating his age.

“That’s the precise age that all boys in our family get a nanny young man.” his great aunt stated. She turned to her niece. “Well you’d best get going Valerie… you don’t want to keep the driver waiting.”

“Yes.” Valerie gulped. “I’ll see you soon David… and please be good.” she hollered to the boy as he was led indoors. The taxi driver honked his horn impatiently. “Go easy on him Auntie.” she begged, recalling her own brother’s experience when he was the same age.