The Natural Look

On Monday afternoon Sophie was dressed in her leotard and tights, ready for her ballet/jazz class. She was admiring her sleek ponytail and the following conversation took place.

Sophie: If we put some lipstick and makeup on me I'll look beautiful!

Me: You already look beautiful without makeup.

Sophie: (considering) Why don't you look beautiful without makeup?

Me: (pausing to think how I'm going to handle this, then with bravado) I DO look beautiful without makeup.