She would have told him, “Happy Birthday,” but couldn’t speak with her mouth full. He didn’t mind in the least. (111 characters)
It wasn’t so much the cake she baked as much as it was how she served it and where she placed the candles that made this birthday special. (137 characters)
She knew he liked it when she burned the candle at both ends. She was only too happy to oblige. (95 characters)