Wasn’t I the luckiest boy in the world? Everyone was just sitting down to supper when I got home.
My sisters quit the table for the candy. I told them to divide it equally.
The oldest one asked if I wanted any of it. “No,” I said. “I brought it all for you.”
Of course, I didn’t tell them about the four pieces I had in my pocket.
They thanked me with their clear blue eyes. I guess it’s pretty hard for a young boy to fool his mama.
She took one look at me and called me over. She ruffled up my hair, kissed me, and said,
If my little boy’s eyes get any bigger they’re going to pop right out of his head. Now tell me, what are you so happy about?”
Before I could say anything, Papa chuckled and asked, “What’s going on between you and your grandpa? What are you and that old man cooking up now?”
As fast as I could talk I started telling about the big coon hunt.
I told how hard Grandpa had been working to have my dogs entered, and how he had already paid my entry fee.
Catching my breath and looking at Papa, I said, “We’re going in his buggy and he wants you to go.”
I waited in silence for his reply. Papa sat there staring off into space, sipping his coffee and saying nothing.
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