Penelope is very polite. If she is asking for something, she'll almost always use her version of "please" (which sounds a lot like "peas"). If you give her what she asked for, you'll get a "tankoo." If someone sneezes she says "beshoo!" If she does something that isn't very ladylike, she'll say "eshoome." Well... that last one isn't entirely true. The only indications that she's loading her diaper are a slight squat, then a vacant stare and a tiny grunt. But in general, gases from either end are acknowledged according to the rules of etiquette.
I am told that yesterday she sneezed, and Mommy said "bless you." Penelope responded with "tankoo." Then there was a pause, and she said "Tankoo" again. Another pause, and then she said it again. She kept repeating it, and getting more insistent each time. "Tank Ooo!" "TANKOOO!". Finally, Mommy said, "You're welcome."
Penelope nodded and then went about her business.
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