Advent Drabble 19 - Oliver

[earlgreytea68]

For kleoette 

“I think,” Oliver said, “it should be fairly obvious for children to determine that there’s no such thing as Father Christmas.” He said this thoughtfully, puzzling it through. “He doesn’t bring everything anyone asks for. And he very obviously brings more presents for rich children than poor children. Surely it’s easy for everyone to figure out.” He paused and looked at John. “But they don’t figure it out.”

“Dad would say it’s because people are stupid,” John remarked.

“I think…” Oliver considered. “I think maybe they want to believe. So they do.”

John smiled. “Yes.”

“And also people are stupid.”

Comments

[rereader]

Sometimes, stupid is more fun!

[rifleman_lincoln]

Oh that's lovely - he's starting to consider other people as not stupid!

[chocolamousse]

I recommend a work experience in John Watson's Twelve Days of Christmas to Oliver. Then he'll want to believe too, and he won't be stupid at all!