Caretaker stealing food for Whumpee, but getting caught by the shopkeeper and facing the punishment. A finger for each time thieves get caught.
Caretaker manages to get back home with some food that will last a day or so. They put on a brave face and smile as Whumpee lights up with joy.
But they can barely contain their shaking, as they squeeze a blood soaked rag to the stump that used to be their little finger.