Carine always carried a whistle with her. Those who really
knew her also knew that in fact, she carried two of them, just in case.
She thought she could drop one, or it could get stuck, or it could have
been a day for not that whistle, for example. She had her own way with
all presents she was giving. They always were small instruments, a clicker,
a set of castanets, a harmonica, or a whistle. The only thing was to pack
it right, so she also carried some small, colorful papers she’d use for the occasion. She
wanted to create some opportunity for people to play, disregarding the profession
and musical skills of the gift recipient. Music makes people happy. “Let’s
make everybody happy,” she used to say.