Posted by Donnacha at c480626-a.hrvy1.il.home.com on October 21, 2001 at 00:08:35:
In Reply to: Re: now, now children... posted by Ima Roofer on October 20, 2001 at 23:59:12:
Imagine if you will a nanny trying to break up a fight betwee two squabbling youngsters. This is where the phrase "now, now, children" arises from. A simple, off the cuff remark that should not be taken seriously.