The List Is Always Correct

Nia: Dad, I have a list. Let’s do capital cities!

Dad: Okay. Ask me. I know them all.

Nia: What is the capital of France?

Dad: Paris. Easy. That’s the key one.

Nia: Correct! What is the capital of Japan?

Dad: Tokyo. Next!

Nia: Correct again! What is the capital of Australia?

Dad: Sydney. Of course.

Nia: No! It’s Canberra.

Dad: Canberra? Are you sure?

Nia: It’s on my list. The teacher gave it to us.

Dad: Hmm. Then your teacher and I do not agree.

Nia: The list is the key, Dad. The list is always correct.

Dad: Fine. New rule: you ask, I learn.