Rattle OK

"Rattle OK" by Harry Warner, Jr. tells a light-hearted science fiction story where time travel leads to unforeseen chaos when a department store decides to fulfill an eighty-year-old order. The story humorously explores the implications of time travel as the store employees attempt to use a time warp to correct their past mistake. This act triggers a series of comical and disruptive events for a family in the past, especially a young girl who is uniquely affected by the futuristic dress sent to them. Through its farcical plot, the narrative addresses the themes of accountability and the uncertain effects of changing history, cautioning against the temptation to meddle with time.