diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7718d0d..3df8b5e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ async function * g() {
     ...
   }
   finally {
-    await stream.close(); // cleanup
+    await handle.close(); // cleanup
   }
 }