Roja is sad. Amma is going to work.

“I will be back before bedtime, kannamma,” says Amma.

“But at what time?” asks Roja.

“At exactly 9 o’clock tonight,” replies Amma.

Tick tock! Tick tock! It is 6 o’clock in the morning.

“I want Amma to give me milk. Not you!” says Roja to Appa.

Tick tock! Tick tock! It is 8 o’clock in the morning.