Mrs. Filch
Ken was doing odd jobs around the neighbourhood. He wants to earn enough money to buy himself a portable video game player. He has been knocking on every one of his neighbour’s doors asking if he can mow their lawns, sweep their yards, clean their pools or remove weeds from their gardens.
One day, Ken found himself in front of Mrs. Filch’s door. He does not know Mrs. Filch that well, unlike his other neighbours. Mrs. Filch seldom comes out of her house and she does not welcome that much visitors.
Ken thought against knocking on Mrs.Filch’s door. It was crazy but he seems afraid of Mrs. Filch. But he really does need the money. Bracing himself, Ken knocked twice and waited. Five minutes later, Ken was still outside the house. It seems no one was home.
Ken was about to leave when suddenly Mrs. Filch’s front door opened. Mrs Filch was a huge woman but very frail looking. Ken introduced himself before asking if Mrs. Filch had any job for him.
A few hours later, Ken emerged from Mrs. Filch’s house full and teary-eyed. Mrs. Filch “hired” Ken to sit and chat with her near the out door fireplace while enjoying wonderful pastries she made.