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A couple of weeks ago I posted a story about the origins of Legos. Of course this took my mind to other toys, such as Tinker Toys. I never owned a set but enjoyed playing with them with friends who did. Interesting to note, the idea of the round can was meant to be a mailing tube for easy posting. 😀 The following scene takes place in Evanston Illinois in 1914.

Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100

STICKS AND STONES

After a long day of carving tombstones, Robert hurried down his basement stairs. He had to strike while the iron was hot.

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            “Robert, you’ve been home an hour and haven’t greeted me or little Grace.”

            He flashed a sheepish grin at his wife. “Come see my invention.”

            “It looks like a pile of wooden sticks and spools to me.”

            “So it is! For children to build and create with. Whatcha think?”

            “I think your supper’s getting cold.”

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            Robert Pajeau, Tinker Toy creator, left his estate to underprivileged children, stating that kids had built his empire and should share in it.

 

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