Not now, dear. ( '55 words' contest)

    "Mummy..."

    "Not now, dear."

    "But Mummy..."

    "Mummy's busy, darling."

    "Mumeeee..."

    "WHAT?"

    "There's a coffin in the basement, Mummy."

    "I'll be down to see it in a minute, honey. Just let me get Daddy's dinner ready." 
     
    "There's a man in the coffin, Mummy."

    "Anyone we know?"

    "He bit me, Mummy. He says I gotta bite you."