This story was first published in the British woman's magazine 'the People's Friend. The magazine is famous for its gentle reads, providing comfortable kindly stories for readers who need a break from the harsh realities.

Young James had another set of grandparents in his friendly neighbours, Tom and Noona Laughton. Sadly Ton's heart attack left James and Noona bereft and Noona seems frozen in her grief. James is sure Tom would want Noona to smile again, and he sets about finding a way to unfreeze her. He has a plan but will it work?