Still, the only words the couple had were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood pieces on the floor . He asked the child sweetly,"What are you making" . Just as sweetly , the boy responded, "Oh, I am making the wooden bowls for you and mama to ear". The four-year-old smiled and went back work.