The Agreement (another Graceism)

Grace:  Mom, I want to play the computer.

Mom: Have you read a book yet?

Grace goes off to find a book.  She comes back with a paperback  book that has chapters. 

Grace: If I read half of this book can I play my computer?

Mom: Ok, if you read half of the book you can play on the computer.  It’s an agreement then.  Shall we shake on it?

I put my hand out and Grace hesitates to take it in hers.  I look at her and wonder what the problem is.    As she grabs my hand she smiles and says: I sure am glad you didn’t spit in your hand first!