Left Speechless

He was a beautiful baby. Absolutely beautiful.

He was placid. He slept through the nights. His parents doted on him, answering every whim. He wanted for nothing.

He was an early gurgler. He was so rhythmic he created his own lullabies.

When his gurgles did not turn to speech his parents were alarmed. They went everywhere. They tried everything. To no avail.

On his fourth birthday his mum asked:
“What would you like for your party?”
“Please can all my friends come round to play games?”
His astounded mother said:
“Why did you not speak before?”

“Nobody ever asked me?”