[The moment he heard the plate fall and saw her pushing the remains under the counter, he moved to grab the dust pan and brush to sweep them up.]
Rule o' thumb, never leave behind any mess ya made. Like robbin' banks, leave behind a mess, they'll catch you. Gotta make it clean or they'll find you.
[Standing up, John gave a small grin and throws the shattered dish into the rubbish and replaces the pan and brush before washing his hands.]
'Cuz if yer messy, someone's gonna have t' pick up the mess after ya an' that takes unnecessary time an' effort in gettin' away. Sometimes, it can't be helped but always think ahead.
[He began setting up the plates for their meal and gave Nice a smile.]
In everything we do, it's better t' just be clean all the way.
[There was no hint of chastisement in his tone. He was in too good a mood to be upset over a plate but the example was there and he saw it as an opening.]
Everything takes work. It's part of what makes a person successful or not. Think smart, think ahead, an' the things you do will go smooth. Like that dish that broke, that's evidence that somethin' went wrong an' all it takes is fer someone t' think on th' why an' how and it'll catch up t' us.
[Once the plates were set, he picks them up and heads toward the dining room.]
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Rule o' thumb, never leave behind any mess ya made. Like robbin' banks, leave behind a mess, they'll catch you. Gotta make it clean or they'll find you.
[Standing up, John gave a small grin and throws the shattered dish into the rubbish and replaces the pan and brush before washing his hands.]
'Cuz if yer messy, someone's gonna have t' pick up the mess after ya an' that takes unnecessary time an' effort in gettin' away. Sometimes, it can't be helped but always think ahead.
[He began setting up the plates for their meal and gave Nice a smile.]
In everything we do, it's better t' just be clean all the way.
[There was no hint of chastisement in his tone. He was in too good a mood to be upset over a plate but the example was there and he saw it as an opening.]
Everything takes work. It's part of what makes a person successful or not. Think smart, think ahead, an' the things you do will go smooth. Like that dish that broke, that's evidence that somethin' went wrong an' all it takes is fer someone t' think on th' why an' how and it'll catch up t' us.
[Once the plates were set, he picks them up and heads toward the dining room.]