From 8-year old Hilda’s diary:
Last night just after dinner I asked Grandfather if I might see him on business. He said that his business hours are in the afternoon but if it was very important he would give me a few minutes. So I went to his room and he sat at his desk and I sat in my little chair. I said that I wanted his help because I had so many presents to buy, just how could I divide the money I made so far into so many little parts. Then I told him how I looked at the stores with Alma and how we checked our list and found how much everything cost. Grandfather wanted to see the list so I brought it to him but I crossed out his name because I want him to be surprised. He read it from top to bottom and from bottom to top again. Then he said, “Hilda I don’t see Tante Esther or Uncle Felix on your list.” I said that I wasn’t giving them any presents, I hate them. He didn’t say a word, just thought to himself for a long while. Then he said that he would like to help me of course but until I put Tante Esther and Uncle Felix’s names on the list he just wouldn’t think about it. He told me to go to bed and think it over and maybe I could solve it by morning. So I did.