"Thank you, my son," Father Lefwin said, acknowledging the donation.

I also thank my wonderful wife and my wonderful son.

"Thank you, my son," Duncan murmured in his best paternal tone.

But he ignored the young man's remark and spoke only to his visitor, offering simply, "Thank you, my son."

I would also like to thank my son, Sean Henley, who is a veritable genius at finding information on the Internet.

And last, but never least, I'd like to thank my son, Alex DeMille.

The ayatollah looked puzzled but after a moment ignored the young man's remark and spoke only to his visitor, offering simply, 'Thank you, my son.'

Al comments on the flight, thanking his son for the business-class ticket, and mentions that not only are the drinks better, but also the stewardesses.

"Thank you, my son," he said softly.

"But don't forget to thank my son, and above all thank my son's wife."