Never forget that a half truth is a whole lie.
"Did you get your snack?", Ben questioned his youngest after he noticed that the cake he left on the table was missing a slice.
"Yes, I had a cookie. Only one, honest." Joe responded, deliberately leaving out the cake he also had. It wasn't a lie; he DID have one cookie. Pa never specifically asked about the cake.
"Joe, a half-truth is the same as a whole lie and lying makes it hard for me to trust you. Try to remember that in the future. You best help Hop Sing make another cake. Next time I won't be so lenient."