Chloe took another bite of toast.

A little later, the expected visitor arrived.

She greeted Chloe, spoke directly with Clara about the day’s arrangements, and set down the things she had brought.

Nothing important had to be explained by the child.

At the door, Chloe remembered a permission slip in her bag.

She pulled it out and asked her mother to sign it.

Clara read the form, found a pen, and signed.

“Anything else?” she asked.