DAR ES SALAAM, June 11 -- TWO little sisters played excitedly as they waited for their mother to return from the market. Before leaving, she had given them strict instructions not to leave the house.

But as their game began to lose its appeal, the elder sister suggested they visit their friends who lived nearby.

After all, children will always be children. The company was delightful, the games were fun, and the sisters lost track of time.

When they finally realized how late it had gotten, they sprinted home as fast as their legs could carry them, desperately hoping their mother hadnt returned yet.

Unfortunately, she was already at home-standing right outside the house, hands behind her back, clearly hiding something. The urge to rush ...