Grandpa Arthur hurried to fetch parchment and ink to write promptly to his son-in-law and daughter-in-law, who had gone back to work early in the morning. Grandma Molly invited Rose to sit next to Hugo, telling her to eat the freshly baked cookies. Rose took one and brought it to her mouth. It was crispy and reminded her of her happy childhood. She became sad, knowing that she would never return to those days.