Music Appreciation

Daddy Steve:  Anthony and Robin had been checking the mail very regularly lately.  They ordered a new music CD* and were eager for it to arrive.

*While Daddy John is technologically up-to-date, Daddy Steve is a bit of a Luddite.  He knows nothing of MP3s, streaming, or downloads.  CDs are as advanced as he is willing to get and, consequently, his boys take after him.

Robin: Maybe it will come today.

Yesterday the CD finally arrived.  However, as is often the case, our letter carrier did not give it a good enough push, and the package was stuck in the mail slot; half in, half out.

Anthony: Phooey and drat!

The boys were ultimately able to extricate the parcel (with a little help from Daddy Steve), and wasted no time opening it!

Anthony: I do hope they've sent the right one.

They were pleased to find the CD was indeed what had been ordered: Beethoven's String Quartet No. 13 in B-Flat Major, Opus 130.  It's a real favorite of theirs (and Daddy Steve's).

Anthony suggested listening to it right away.

Robin: Give me a minute to change my shirt first.

Anthony: Alright, I'll put the kettle on.

Robin soon returned, wearing his 'music appreciation' shirt.

Robin: It's important to be suitably attired.

So, the boys sat down with their tea and let the music transport them to another place.  Music has the power to do this.