"Just as a toddler matures from total dependence with few privileges to more privileges by taking responsibility for his actions, so shall you."
"In short, if you become a very well behaved toddler, you may be allowed to grow up accordingly. In essence, your past lack of social maturity indicates that you may very well be mentally retarded in some way and it will be our duty to provide a program of special education to correct your deficiencies, if possible."
She picked up a hairbrush as if to emphasize her point.
"As you have already learned, I am certain, we will not hesitate to correct any deficiency on your part with abrupt swiftness. This is so to that there will be no doubt in your mind as to the fact that you have misbehaved or to the punishment you will receive in consequence of such misbehavior."
The nursery room door opened to interrupt Mrs. Drover's explanation as Joan entered to stare in fascination at the overgrown toddler.
"Why, what a wonderful transformation, mother. I never would have dreamed that our little baby would make an equally lovely child."