How To Make Younger Brothers Behave

Teeheehee, finally I've something to write about!! Well, okay, nothing exciting, but those of you who have younger brothers, gather round. I have this younger brother, and he does not listen to me At All. I know, I know, sympathize. Until I came up with this:
Me: Can you clear the drainer, while I wash up please?
Brother: No.
Me: You will do it now!
Brother: You can't make me.
Me: What if you knew that I was a black belt in Karate?
Brother: You're not. You never had lessons.
Me: How do you know I never had lessons before you were old enough to know?
Brother, slightly suspicious: Why did you never tell me?
Me: Maybe because I didn't want to.
Brother whispers: Are you really a black belt?
Me: I might be. And if you don't start drying, I might show you some of the moves.
Brother, hurriedly, but in an awed tone: I'll dry, I'll dry.
He treats me with respect for the rest of the day. Oh, the bliss! You should try it. It really, really works!!And if you Really ARE a black belt in Karate, then that's an added bonus!
love
Bex
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