As a part of his resolve to do what he could for his daughter, Roger stayed home from his office that week.

But all he could do was to unpack boxes, take out presents and keep the cards, and say, "Yes, my dear, it's very nice.

Where shall I put this one ?" As the array of presents grew, from time to time unconsciously he glanced at the engagement ring upon Laura's finger.

And all the presents seemed like that.

They would suit her apartment beautifully.