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box. There was a pile of sheet music within, all for the

violin.

"Chandler, this is a lot. It must have cost a lot,

too," I said, thumbing through the pieces. I estimated

well over two hundred dollars worth.

"It's all Bartok," he said.

"You've got An

Evening in the Village. First and Second Sonata, First

Rhapsody. Hungarian folk tunes. and Romanian folk

dances. I was thinking about your audition and what

you should prepare for it. I suggest the First Sonata

and something from the Romanian folk dances.

Anyone would get a good view of your ability from

that."

"Thank you. Chandler," I said. "It's a wonderful

gift and you brought it at the right time. My parents

are going to let me try. Mr. Wengrow convinced

them."

"I knew he would," Chandler said.

"Well, you knew more than I did." I embraced

the box of music and stood up. "Thank you," I

repeated and kissed him on the cheek.

Just as I did. Grandad. Daddy, and Uncle

Simon came around the barn. My heart stopped and

started. Daddy waved, but after a moment's hard stare.

Grandad turned and went into the barn, with Uncle

Simon trailing behind him.

"Come inside," I said. "I'll put this away and

we'll go for a walk."

Chandler said hello to Mommy, who made