too much ice cream shoved in to too small a cone was always going to be trouble.  the proprietor pointed out the crack in the cornet before handing it over.  then he saw esther struggling so brought her a little tub to put it in to. but the tub was too small so he then brought a plate and a spoon.  that's what happens when you are generous to start with.  you have to follow it up with more generosity or the whole thing back fires.

let that be a lesson to al of us.