It was already beyond nine o'clock when they returned to the Waltson home.

She was unable to read the book for tonight. She noticed Wills Waltson had left after taking a bath.

She went to bed first, curious.

Wills Waltson returned not long after with a paper bag.

"Do you know what I'm holding in my hand?" he inquired, sitting on the side of the bed.

"What?" she inquired.

"Did you forget what I said I'd show you tonight?"

It wasn't until that moment that she recalled. She made a clapping motion with her hands. "That's correct. I had forgotten about it."

She extended her arms in front of him....