In His Sister's Footsteps

In His Sister's Footsteps

My brother has just demonstrated his skills of lying. They are very similar to mine so I've taught him well. Although there was a bit of a downhill at the end which just showed that he didn't plan how to carry through.

me (to Dad, seeing Andy putting his shoes on): where's he going?
Dad: to pick up something... or someone?
[I'm trying not to laugh.]
Mum (suspiciously): why are you laughing?
me: nothing
Mum: do you know where he's going?
me: no
Mum: what's so funny then?
me: just the way Dad said it. Pick something up!
[Mum looks at me strangely.]
Dad (to Andy): what are you picking up?
Andy: uhm... some sheets... yeah... for the Maths exam... 'cause I wasn't at school when they gave them... I was at English... bye
[Andy runs out the door.]

Translation
Andy: I'm going to see my girlfriend but I can't tell you because you won't let me since I have exams.

They probably would do that but it would be stupid because he'd just be distracted all the time anyway.