"I w-was on-na-na m-m-me w-w-way h-home w-when th-the rain-na-na came-ma-ma," she said. Hopefully, they would be able to understand what she was trying to say. She sat down gratefully and said a chattering thanks. The bags were left on the stoop, she had completely forgotten about them in her haste to get out of the cold rain. She gazed about tiredly, grateful for the warmth that now came her way.