“Spot on. He learned the tricks from his friends.”

“Aunt Ser.”

“Mommy Jane.”

The two boys came running over.

“Where did your pinwheels come from, Laurence?” Jane asked despite knowing the answer.

“This is one of Sonny’s presents for me. Don’t you think this pinwheel is pretty, Mommy Jane? It’s fun. The wind is strong today. It’s a perfect day to play with pinwheels. It’ll be better if we have kites.”

Laurence was happy that he had received gifts from his friend.

He told Jane eagerly, “Sonny gave me many presents, Mommy Jane. There are toys, snacks, and even books.”

Jane patted his head and asked, “Have you said your thanks? Did you get something for Sonny too?”

“I thanked him and gave him presents. He liked them a lot.”

Sonny chimed in, “I love the present Laurence gave me, Aunt Jane.”

The items Laurence had given him were something Aunt Ser could not buy. Laurence said his teacher’s teacher made them. The carved animal figurines looked like they could come alive any seco