Veruca did every chore she could. She made her bed, cleaned the floors, and picked up stuff. She did all the chores so that she could to earn her Tattletail. No Tattletail came. Now she was in her pajamas while her father is putting her to bed.

"How come there is still no toy? After everything I did, there's still no toy?!",shouted Veruca in anger. Veruca hopped on her bed. Her father helped her pull the covers up.

"Veruca, I never lie to you. You know that.", said Mr.Salt sweetly.

"Then ,how come there's no toy?", asked Veruca feeling bummed.

"Well, here's a little hint...", began Mr.Salt. Before he said it,he leaned forward and kiss Veruca on the forehead. "Wait until Christmas Day.", he ,also,said. He got up,and, turned off the lights and walked out of the room. After Mr.Salt was gone, Veruca had was one eye open.

"He must be hiding it, isnt he?", she said to herself.