` It 's all very well to say you are waiting ; so am I waiting . ' ` Father 's a cowardy custard . ' ` So are you a cowardy custard . ' ` I 'm not frightened . ' ` Neither am I frightened . ' ` Well , then , take it . ' ` Well , then , you take it . ' Wendy had a splendid idea . ` Why not both take it at the same time ? ' ` Certainly , ' said Mr. Darling . ` Are you ready , Michael ? ' Wendy gave the words , one , two , three , and Michael took his medicine , but Mr. Darling slipped his behind his back . There was a yell of rage from Michael , and ' O father ! ' Wendy exclaimed . ` What do you mean by `` O father '' ? ' Mr. Darling demanded . ` Stop that row , Michael . I meant to take mine , but I -- I missed it . ' It was dreadful the way all the three were looking at him , just as if they did not admire him . ` Look here , all of you , ' he said entreatingly , as soon as Nana had gone into the bathroom , ' I have just thought of a splendid joke .
I shall pour my medicine into XXXXX 's bowl , and she will drink it , thinking it is milk ! '
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