A Fist Fight
Isabella: What are you doing?! Why are you trying to hit that guy?
Tony: He Deserves it. He Insulted you. I’m going To knock his block off!
Isabella: Stop it! Be Civilized. This isn’t some Free-for-all. You can’t Punch a guy just because he said something Offensive.
Tony: Oh, yes I can. Let me at him! I’m going To clobber him.
Isabella: If you Take another swing at him, he’s going to have you arrested for Assault. Get a hold of yourself.
Tony: I’m just trying To defend my sister’s honor. What’s wrong with that?
Isabella: Nothing, but violence isn’t the answer. Let’s get out of here and Cool off a little.
Tony: All right, but if I ever see that guy again, he’ll Get what’s coming to him.
Isabella: Okay, okay, let’s go. You said he insulted me. What did he say?
Tony: He said you had nice legs. The Nerve of that guy!
Isabella: That’s it? He said I had nice legs and you tried to hit him?
Tony: Isn’t that enough? He can’t say those things about my little sister.
Isabella: I think we need to have another talk about you being Overprotective. I’m an adult. I can take care of myself.
Tony: Yes, but I’m your big brother and I’m making sure that no one Messes with you. That’s what big brothers are for. You don’t have to thank me.
Isabella: Thank you? Uh!
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