Once, there were twinty-five tin soldiers made out of an old tin spoon. They all looked exactly alike, excepting one, who had only one leg. He was made last when there was not enough tin left. They all wore splendid uniform of red and blue. After they were made, the first thing they ever heard was, Tin soldiers! It was uttered by a little boy. He clapped his hands in delight when he opened the lid of the box in which they were kept. It was his Birthday present.