Bobby in Search of a Birthday

"[...] "Ain't not," repeated Bobby and his lower lip began to twist up. "Wouldn't lose a 'portant thing like a birthdays." Mr. Eller and his wife approached the children. That capable woman put her hand on Bobby's head. "Haven't they ever celebrated your birthday at the Home?" she asked. "Perhaps they don't know when it is," Mr. Eller suggested in a low voice to his wife. "Couldn't lose it, could I?" appealed Bobby to the Man Who Lets You Play with the Puppy. "Some children lose their birthday before they are big enough to know what it is," comforted Mr. Eller. "Bobby North has lost his birthday and don't know where to find it!"[...]".