“‘No, no, no.’
‘No’ was her first word. Joni became infamous among her extended family for bluntly refusing cuddles and kisses; for her honest appraisal of meals, and dresses, and other people’s children. Did you like your tea at Nana’s? No. Did you like your Uncle Gavin’s present? No. Do you want to meet the new baby? No. 
Mand encouraged it. She hated sickly sweet little girls; she hated watching mothers henpeck their daughters into submission.”