The first day I pretended that I had simply received a tree and there was nothing within it, but for the next three days I barred the doors and shut the curtains so that I couldn't see. On day five I started to feel hopeful - for who can reject those lovely rings. But now, two days on I am a jibbering wreck; soon I shall be leaving this house forever, with no forwarding address - I never want to hear from them again!