Billy Olson woke up and yawned. He was excited, because tomorrow was his fifth birthday. As he sat up in bed, Grandpa Joe slipped into his room.
"Tomorrow's a big day, Billy," Grandpa said, but his voice cracked just a little, and a furtive tear slid down his craggy face.
"Grandpa, what's wrong? Why are you so sad? I'll be five tomorrow, and that means I'll be a man!" Billy said, thrusting out his chest and beaming proudly.
Grandpa Joe sat down on the bed, and put his head in his hands. Did he dare? Stiffening his back and his resolve, he took Billy's hands in his own, and told him the truth.
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