CHILDREN say the funniest things. My granddaughter, Abigail, four, does not like eating very much, so she has to be encouraged by her mother to eat proper meals.

Last week, mum thought she would try to be a little stricter at meal times.

She told her daughter to stay at the table until she had finished her tea.

Mum went upstairs to do a little job.

After a few minutes, Abigail shouted up to her: "Mum, I have eaten all my tea up -- but don't look in the bin."

What can you say to that?

J SAYNER (Mrs), Briercliffe Road, Burnley.