That's right, harry, said his wife. keep your ugly little mouth shut, Matilda. We want to watch to watch the TV! They were in the living-room, eating their supper with their plates on their kness in fornt of the TV. Mummy, said Matilda, can I eat my supper in the dining room so that I can read my book? Her father looked at her. Supper is a family meal, he said angrily. Nobody will leave the table until we've finished. But we don't eat at the table, said Matilda. We always eat with our plates on our kness while we watch the TV. And what's wrong with watching the TV? Her father said. His voice was suddenly soft and dangerous. Matilda didn't answer. She was too angry. Now it was time to do something.