Melba had a first grade class in her elementary library today when her ears singled out one conversation out of the many that were taking place. It was between two little girls and Melba could not understand a word they were saying. The exchange was being delivered in a rapid-fire tongue but she had no idea what it was. Amazed with the pair, she approached them and asked what language they were speaking. In perfect English, Erica, the taller of the two, said, "Japanese." Then Anna, her little friend volunteered, "Our mothers are Japanese. We talk Japanese. Our fathers are English." Melba understood that to mean that their fathers were American servicemen.Melba was very impressed. We're over here still struggling to say hello, good morning, and thank you in Japanese.
