'But daddy,' said Matilda, who was listening carefully , 'that's terrible. It's not honest, and-'
'You're just a stupid little girl!' he shouted.
'That's right,harry,' said his wife.'Keep your ugly little mouth shut, matilda. We want to watch the TV!'
They were in the living-room, eating their supper with their plates on their knees in front of the TV.
'Mnmmy,' said Matilda, 'can I eat my supper in the dining-room so that I can read my book?'
Her father looked at her. 'Sopper 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 knees while we watch the TV.'