The vase in the middle of the house was broken, which made Mrs. Green was very angry. Shehas treasured that vase and was upset that it was broken. She did not know whom broke it since shewas not home that day. The only two people who was home were her daughter Violet and son Harry. She asked them and they refused to answer, in fear of get in trouble. She threatened punish both ofthem if they did not give him an answer. Finally Violet explained that they were playing hide andseek and Harry knocked a vase over. Mrs. Green told them to be more carefully next time.