Revenge of the Fly - A Numeracy Wizard Story
Smack!!! Jessie's flyswatter comes down hard on the wall next to his father.
Jessie, can you do that somewhere else?
Jessie:
I have to be in the same place as the fly to get it.
Dad:
You have been at it for 15 minutes. It seems you are never in the same place as the fly.
Jessie:
You always tell me practice makes perfect.
Dad:
Then practice your school work, not hitting things.
Not by my head!!!
Jessie:
Oh, I thought I saw something.
Dad:
Sit down, and put the fly swatter down.
Jessie:
(Sighs)
Okay.
Dad:
Here practice your division. You need the practice.
Jessie:
What's this?
Dad:
Its called a phone. You use it to talk to people. Play games.
Jessie:
I know that, DAD!!!
Fly continues its buzzing sounds.
Dad:
That fly is annoying.
Jessie:
See why I was trying to get it. I need more practice with the fly swatter.
Dad:
You practicing with a fly swatter will get one of us in the emergency room.
Jessie:
It's a flyswatter.
Dad:
Yes, it is. Play something.
What's this?
Dad:
I cannot see through your finger. Move it.
Numeracy Wizard
Dad:
It's a game I play, to test if I am awake enough to make decisions.
Jessie:
Decisions like what? What type of curry and rice to have.
Dad:
Whether I should sign a contact etc. Responsible person type stuff.
Jessie:
So can I play it?
Dad:
If you want, but I warn you. You might learn something.
Jessie:
I will survive.
