One day, during lessons on proper grammar, the teacher asked for a show of hands from those who could use the word beautiful in the same sentence twice.

First, she called on little Stephanie, who responded with, "My father bought my mother a beautiful dress and she looked beautiful in it."

"Very good, Stephanie," replied the teacher.

She then called on little Barry, who said, "My mummy planned a beautiful banquet and it turned out beautifully."

She said, "Excellent, Barry!"

Then the teacher reluctantly called on little Mikie.