Papa walked carefully through the snow with his bundle. He set down the gift package and knocked loudly at the door. The blacksmith came and immediately welcomed him in. “Good evening! To what do we owe this visit?”

“I’ve brought a present for your daughter!” said Papa.

“What?” said the blacksmith, clearly surprised. He whispered into Papa’s ear. “It was still a month from being finished!”

“Consider it a miracle!” Papa laughed. “A miracle that I finished on time!”