The story opens in the home of a poor family, composed of a father, mother, small boy, and old grandfather. The boy and the grandfather are pals. The boy would rather play with the old man than go out with other boys. An increase of family...See moreThe story opens in the home of a poor family, composed of a father, mother, small boy, and old grandfather. The boy and the grandfather are pals. The boy would rather play with the old man than go out with other boys. An increase of family is expected. The parents, frightened at prospects of additional expense, send the grandfather to an old folks' home. This breaks the boy's heart; he cannot understand, but the grandfather explains to him: "I'm old, have no teeth, no hair, can't walk much, and your pa and ma can't afford to keep me." The new baby arrives. It is red and fuzzy. It hasn't any teeth or hair, and it can't walk or talk. The boy is disgusted to think his parents would send grandfather away to make room for this new, useless arrival. He concluded, "It ain't any good and I'll trade it for grandpa." He takes the baby to the old folks' home, and tries to exchange it for his grandfather. The grandfather takes the boy and the baby home, and the parents are so deeply touched, that they refuse to allow the grandfather to return to the institution. Written by
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