The following December, an invitation arrived from Lorraine.

This one did not ask me to appear before an audience.

It simply said: If the children would like to visit for an afternoon, I would be grateful.

I understand if the answer is no.

We discussed it with the kids.

Mason asked whether he could bring his favorite book.

Wyatt wanted to know if the horses were still there.

Savannah wanted to show Lorraine a drawing.