The first thing that upset the Whites was the loss of their son. When Mr. White made the first wish, he never believed that it would be the cost of losing his only son. Mrs. White was so distraught that after a couple weeks, she wanted Mr. White to use his second wish to bring Herbert back from the dead. The condition of Mrs. White's mentality at this point is deteriorating. "Upset" is putting it mildly. She demands that he make the second wish to bring back her son.
"Even his wife's face seemed changed as he entered the room. It was white and expectant, and to his fears seemed to have an unnatural look upon it. He was afraid of her. 'Wish!' she cried in a strong voice."
He follows her orders to make the second wish, and after a while, they head to bed. The next upsetting moment for them was the beginning of knocking on their front door. It started as one quiet almost inaudible knock. Then in became louder and more consistent. Mrs. White thinks that Herbert has come back to them, but Mr. White knows that whatever is pounding on their door is no longer the Herbert they knew and loved. The last upsetting moment for Mrs. White was when Mr. White made his final wish. "The knocking ceased suddenly," and Mrs. White cried out in disappointment.
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