The boy who skipped Halloween

Once upon a time there was a little boy who did not want to go trick or treating.  And there was nothing his mommy could do or say to convince him otherwise.  Because this was a very stubborn little boy.  And so for reasons unknown to even the universe, though his mother pleaded and begged and threatened, he absolutely refused to go.  So his mother gave up.  And he was finally happy.   The end.  

P.S.  For the record, I have to make it known that this whole incident was NOT because he didn't like his costume.  He chose his costume all on his own and loved it.  Here's proof - a very happy and smiling mummy when we did a test run of his costume for the school carnival.