Mr Hoppy, a retired bachelor, harbours a secret passion for his neighbour, the lovely Mrs Silver. Unfortunately she lavishes all her affection on Alfie... her pet tortoise.

Mr. Hoppy is a shy old man who lives alone in an apartment building. For many years, he has been secretly in love with Mrs. Silver, a woman who lives below him. Mr. Hoppy frequently leans over his ...

Mrs Silver tells Mr Hoppy her tortoise is miserable because he is small and she wishes that he would grow. They share stories of when they were young and wanted to grow taller.