No Means No

by Brenda Shaffer-Shiring

Elizabeth develops her nay-saying skills, with the help of her sister Lydia. Inspired by lizzieanne16's "It's a No from Me." 100 words, including title!

No Means No

"Lizzy…"

"No, Lydia."

"What do you mean, no?!"

"No, you cannot borrow my gold locket to wear to the assembly."

"How did you know I was going to ask that?"

"Because you ask that before every assembly."

"I do not! Anyway, it would be perfect with my gown."

"That may make your situation more pitiable, but it will have no effect on me."

"I will ask Mama. She will make you lend it to me."

"If you do, I will tell Mama what happened to her gold bracelet."

"…you wouldn't!"

"I would."

"I hate you!"

"Pity."