Girl visits grandma’s house, sees the cornbread Grandma, Mary Jane made for dinner out on the stove and stuffs them in her coat pocket.

Grandma Mary Jane’s Golden Cornbread

Grandma Mary Jane welcoming the girls with warm hugs at the door of her cozy house.

It was a sunny afternoon, and Jr., Ria, Paula, and Sena were going to visit Grandma Mary Jane. They loved going to her house because she always had the best stories and delicious treats. As soon as they arrived, Grandma Mary Jane welcomed them with warm hugs. She told them she was making her famous golden cornbread for dinner. The girls were excited and couldn't wait to taste it.

A Visit to Grandma's House

Jr. sneaking into the kitchen, looking at the golden cornbread cooling on the stove with excitement.

While Grandma Mary Jane was busy in the kitchen, Jr. noticed the golden cornbread cooling on the stove. It looked so delicious that she couldn't resist getting a closer look. Ria, Sena and were playing with Jr. in the living room, not noticing Jr. sneaking into the kitchen. Paula thought, "Maybe just one piece won't be missed," and slipped a piece into her coat pocket. She felt a little guilty but also excited to have a secret snack.

The Golden Cornbread

Jr. sitting at the dinner table, cheeks red with embarrassment, looking down at her plate.

Dinner time came, and everyone gathered around the table. Grandma Mary Jane served the cornbread, but when she counted the pieces, she noticed one was missing. "Oh dear, I must have forgotten one," she said with a smile. Paula’s cheeks turned red, and she looked down at her plate. Sena noticed Paula’s nervousness and whispered, "Did you take it?" Paula nodded, feeling ashamed.

A Secret Revealed

Paula, standing up at the dinner table, apologizing to Grandma Mary Jane who is smiling warmly.

Paula decided it was best to tell the truth. She stood up and said, "I'm sorry, Grandma Mary Jane. I took a piece because it looked so yummy." Grandma Mary Jane chuckled softly and said, "It's okay, dear. I'm glad you enjoyed it, but next time, just ask." Paula promised she would, and everyone enjoyed the rest of the meal together. The girls learned that honesty is always the best policy, and Grandma Mary Jane's cornbread tasted even sweeter when shared with love.