A Bunch of Children

"What else can it be? The two fools wouldn't come up with such an idea of burying one in the mountain?" "You're right. Your grandfather bought this mountain secretly, and you didn't notice it till the recent inventory of your property. The old lady should know nothing about it." I almost fell asleep. Carroll felt my forehead with one hand. "It's not hot. She did well this time!" "Huh? What well?" I asked in a daze. Carroll tapped my head. "You don't have a fever!" "Do I often have a fever?" Playing with my hair, Carroll said with a faint smile, "Use your brain!" "You're right!" Instantly, I felt proud of myself. I poked Carroll's Adam Apple with my fair finger and said, "Look, I am strong now. I didn't waste your food." Carroll grabbed my finger. "What did you say to the old lady?" I thought for a moment. "I didn't grow up in the Smith family." "What else?" Carroll asked. "Laura brought me up." "Not this one," Carroll denied. "What is it then?" I was stunned. Then, Carroll kissed me.