He instinctively knew the different parts

and how they should piece together.

Golden Helper II would also be a family of three,

but in metal, with oil for blood.

Over the next several months, Mrs. Fun procured

the different pieces her husband would need to assemble the

mechanism for real.

Some parts were not the right size

and had to be cut again by angry men in the metal shop.

Some pieces were too heavy,

others too light.

Part of the mainspring had to be wound from different metals

to account for summer heat and winter cold.

Mr. Fun could not have asked for a better wife.