diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index fd41281..e87b65e 100644
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@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ function takeBuffer() {
 This library is just a simple abstraction, that turns that into:
 
 ```js
-let bufferedValue;
+let bufferedValue = consumable();
 
 // ... some code ...
 
@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ function takeBuffer() {
 }
 ```
 
+... with some extra internal checks in place to throw an error when a value is unexpectedly missing.
+
 ## License, donations, and other boilerplate
 
 Licensed under either the [WTFPL](http://www.wtfpl.net/txt/copying/) or [CC0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/), at your choice. In practice, that means it's more or less public domain, and you can do whatever you want with it. Giving credit is *not* required, but still very much appreciated! I'd love to [hear from you](mailto:admin@cryto.net) if this module was useful to you.