The art of grappling emphasized speed, accuracy, and power.

It was easy to teach Eric since he had a photographic memory.

After practicing for a while, Eric went to prepare breakfast.

Sylvia stood by and said, "Can you go to work a little bit late? I'll have someone deliver a wooden stake later, and you can practice with it from now on."

Eric nodded.

Soon, breakfast was ready. There were some sandwiches and yogurt.

Sylvia ate some yogurt and left for work. Eric cleaned up the table and went to the market to buy chicken to cook chicken soup for Sylvia. By the time he finished, it was already 9:00 a.m.

Before he could even sit down and rest, the wooden stake that Sylvia had bought arrived.

Eric helped to bring the stake into the house.

After practicing grappling for a while, his phone rang again.

Seeing an unfamiliar number, Eric answered, "Hello, who's this?"

A polite voice came through the line. "May I speak to Mr. Johnson, please?"

"This is me," Eric replied.

"Mr. John