“She was playing dress-up with my old costume jewelry,” Patricia said.

“I took it all back home with me.”

“She said they were heavy,” I said.

“She said you told her not to tell me.”

“Children have active imaginations,” Patricia said.

“You should know that by now.”

“Did you let her put it in her mouth?” I asked.

“Don’t speak to me like I’m a criminal,” Patricia said.