".....I must always approve of any wish you want to make no matter how small it is. Rule 2: I want to be the one that actually holds the rock to make the wish.
You are not to touch this rock without my permission even if you aren't going to wish on it. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Maam," said John, clearly disappointed with the restrictions being placed on him but also understanding why his mom was strict about it.
"Good. For right now I will keep it in my jewelry box for safe keeping. If you have a wish you want to make, and it better be for something worthwhile, just come and get me," said John's mom as she put the stone next to a pair of her earrings and closed the lid to the jewelry box. She took a small key and locked it.
"I mean it John! If you touch this stone without my permission their will be hell to pay."
