Whatcha doin' grandpa?
Just burning the midnight oil.
What do you mean? It's not that late. Why are you burning oil?
It's just an expression we used to use when I was your age. It means working late into the night.
But why oil?
Because before we had electricity, we used oil lamps in this old farmhouse.
Oh, you mean back in the olden days.
Yep, I guess so...
You really are old grandpa, aren't you?
Ah, my lovely, you have no idea.
Do you still have the oil lamp?
Sure do! It's over in the cupboard.
Can we get it out?
You bet.
Grandpa?
What, dear?
I like burning the midnight oil with you.
I can't think of anyone else I'd rather burn it with. Come on now, let's tuck you into bed. It's late.
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