[When they get to their seats the plates and cups will already be down in front of them, fresh and ready. She soon seats herself and looks at her two sons with a smile.

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Well, aren't you two cheerful this morning! [She laughs a little.] Got plans for today I hope? I don't want to see either of you loafing around. ...And Asch, put down the book while eating, it isn't going anywhere.