I'd spare your tears for the rest of your life if I could.

I wanted to be his dear, his darling.

So he enjoys a girl who stands up to him," Dad said once we all calmed down. "I like him more already.

Is this a good time to pat your shoulder?

Do you think the ability to sleep in counts as a special skill?” I asked Dad, trying to sound torn over the decision. “Yes, list that. And don’t forget to write that you can eat an entire meal in under five minutes,” he replied. I laughed. It was true; I did tend to inhale my food. “Oh, the both of you! Why don’t you just write down that you’re an absolute heathen!” My mother went storming from the room.

I should have known that if any girl was going to disobey an order, it would be you.

It is fine to be upset, but that won't get you anywhere. You gotta think about what you can learn from this. So far, looks like all you've learned is how to beat up on something that can't beat you back.