Rachel, gave me a look of contempt, opened a children's encyclopedia and started to explain, Wilbur and Orville Wright were two American brothers who are credited with the making of the first successful airplane. On December 17, 1903 they made a successful flight with a heavier-than-air, engine-powered aircraft. Thus 17th December was declared as the "Wright Brothers Day. We have to write an essay on them at school."

"Why are you asking me when you have the book?" I asked. "Uncle Bob, our teacher says that you should have some basic general knowledge," shot back Rachel. "Especially, you should know about the famous people who made big things! But you don't know it!" her eyes were fiery. She was really mad at me. She kept nodding her head with disapproval and slammed her book and went back to her room.