Hello and welcome to the Johnston sick house. You will be convalescing here for the remainder of your illness. Please grab the nearest blanket, lie down and make yourself comfortable while I lay down a few ground rules.
1. I am no longer simply your mother, but also your nurse. It is my job to see to it that you regain your health as soon as possible. All commands and requests of you are made for that reason alone, and not to torture you.
2. As your nurse, I will be administering beverages, medications, and instructions throughout your stay. It is in your best interest to do exactly as I say, when I say it, without argument. If you feel the need to ask "why," please refer to number 1.
3. It is my goal to make you as comfortable as possible, however this is not a vacation. Reasonable attempts will be made to provide some entertainment in the form of books and/or television priveleges. These are privileges however, not rights, and should you have any complaints about the entertainment provided, and/or disagreements with your siblings, you will be promptly escorted to your bed to convalesce in silence.
4. There will be no loud talking, no running, no jumping, and absolutely no horseplay. These will only result in removal of privileges and potentially prolonged illness, thus a longer stay in the sick house.
5. I hope you enjoy your stay here just enought to be comfortable, and despise it just enough to avoid illness at all costs for the foreseeable future.
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