Context: I recieved a gift of money from my parents last Friday.  They sent it through the mail to me.
Speaker 1: I got a letter from my parents this past Friday with a wonderul surprise in it.
Speaker 2: Oh what was the surprise?! 
Speaker 1: Just a little spending cash.  Nothing outrageous, but enough to take the wife out and have a good time with.
Speaker 2: You should go on a little date if you can. or to the movies!