Friday, 4 July 2008
Grizzlewick learns chess, a play in three parts
Act One: The game begins
Grizzlewick: I’m going to move my horse
Mr Fix: No, don’t do that
GW: I’m going to move my castle.
This is a pretty tricky game, isn’t it? I’m going to take your pawn
MF No, don’t do that. Do your horse. I mean, knight.
GW Mummy, look I’ve got a castle!
Act Two: A little later
GW Look Mummy, I’ve got the white horse!
MF I’m in a bit of trouble now.
GW I’ve got SEVEN of Daddy’s!
MF I’ve got five. You’re in a good strategic position there, Grizzlewick
GW You might take my horse though. What can I do?
Act Three: A little later still
GW You’re going to win, Daddy! You’re going to win!
After ‘check’ #53, Mr Fix prevails
GW bursts into tears and promises he will never play again
FIN
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I know we don;t tend to use real names of children around here, which is great, as I am free to assume that your son's real name is Luke and therefore yoru husband's exact words were "Use the horse, Luke"
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