Literalist Or Smart Aleck?

While we were over at Mr. Harrie & Miss Geesje’s house last week, Chancery & Mr. Harrie decided to colour together.  Mr. Harrie asked Chancery to fetch some paper for them.

Mr. Harrie: “Can you go get me a small piece of paper from that basket over there, Chancery?”

Chancery answered an enthusiastic, “Sure!”

She took a while digging through the papers in the basket.  We figured she was looking for a fresh piece of paper without writing on it.

When she finally came back to the table, she handed Mr. Harrie  a hole-punch…