"That's what the man in the store said," Dad replied.

"Good idea," Dad replied, still squinting at me through his glasses.

Dad just turned away and didn't reply.

"Cooper, you're not making any sense," Dad replied, keeping his voice low and calm.

"If this is a magic storm, he may have to," Dad replied grimly.

Dad replied rather sheepishly that they had a small copy of the famous sculpture on their refrigerator.

"I guess you could say so," replied Dad.

"People in town are upset," Dad replied, pouring himself a cup of coffee from the coffeemaker.

Dad stared back at me thoughtfully, but didn't reply.

"The police checked everywhere, trying to find you two," Dad replied.