THANK GOODNESS the night had been clear and the moon and stars had been out. Otherwise Sonny might have gotten lost. Dad has warned Sonny about wandering in the wilderness, and now Sonny understands what Dad was talking about, especially if you have to carry a roll of wire. Not just any wire. Copper wire. Sonny is very pleased with his copper wire. It took him much of the day and most of the night to strip the insulation off the wire and put the roll together. The roll was heavy, and Sonny had to set it down more than once so he could rest for a moment and switch shoulders. It was especially difficult walking along the beach in the sand, and Sonny is tempted to share this information on wandering and wire with Dad. Wander not in the wilderness with wire. But now it is morning. Now the day has begun anew. Now Sonny is anxious to get started. Wash. Eat. Copper wire. Sonny goes to the bathroom and brushes his teeth. Now that he has the wire, he’ll be able to build the tower quickly, and, with the wire, the tower will be strong and beautiful.
