Silence
When Mr and Mrs Blair's son was born congratulated other because the baby never cried. boasted to all their friends, 'This son of is better-behaved and quieter than !' But as grew older began to worry about because never made a sound or said to , and always played by .

When was alone, Mrs Blair asked what could be wrong with her son, and Mr Blair discussed the problem with that knew, but had any suggestions.

One day, when the boy was ten years old, his mother gave some apple pie for lunch.   suddenly said to ,  ' isn't sweet enough!'

His parents looked at another in surprise and Mr Blair asked :
- 'Why have said before now?'
- 'Well,' replied the boy. 'up until now was just fine!'