Why, they will skin us alive, of course

At Mass, during collection.  Pia has the coins in her hand, and is waiting for the collector to pass by.  Pia recalls previous admonitions to drop her donation discreetly.

In hushed, almost conspiratorial tones:

Pia: I will not show them what I put in the bag.

Daddy:  Good, that's how to do it.

Pia: Why must I not show people what I put in?

Daddy: Because that's how it's done.

Pia: What will the people do if they see what I put in?

 

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