A man had three small children, all three old enough to enjoy the activities of Halloween. A coworker at the office of the father volunteered to visit his home on trick or treat night and bring sweets for the kids. The father's colleague appeared at the door dressed up as "the little green man," with an ugly green face and long, knotted, twisted hands protruding from a long coat that effectively disguised the identity of Daddy's friend.

At the appearance of the mysterious stranger in the entryway of the house, the kids ran for cover. The little green man grunted and moaned and held extended the bags of candy. One boy ran quickly from behind the couch to retrieve the gift. The other son bravely ran forth from behind a chair followed by his sister cowering behind mom's skirt. All three sibl…