"Where is your homework Louis?"

  "Well ya see, my dog.."

   "Your dog ate it?"

   "No my dog.."

   "Urinated on it?"

   "No my dog.."

   "Young man I don't care for exaggerated excuses. I don't

    tolerate this behavior."

   "He DIED, OK!?"

   "Well that's far fetched isn't it?"