The chapter opens with a description of the three rings on the baby's finger: a gold ring, a silver ring, and a puppy ring. The ring on the finger is a symbol of love, and the puppy ring is the symbol of happiness. The puppy ring symbolizes that the baby is in love with his father. The gold ring symbolizes love for the family; the silver ring symbolizes happiness for the child; and the pet ring symbolizes the child's love for his father