“Yes,” replied Paul. “Where did you say you were walking to?”
“Right here. And you?”
“The same.”
The two boys looked at each other, their eyes met and slowly a grin spread over their faces. Finally they laughed and slapped each other on the back. Then Jack said, “Well, let’s go in.”
Paul shook his head. “No, wait a minute.” He noticed someone approaching. “Let’s hide behind the corner of the house.”
Jack and Paul retreated. Half a minute later, a boy came along and without any hesitation, started to cross the lawn to the house. The two boys jumped out of their hiding place. “Where do you think you’re going?” demanded Paul.
William jumped and went pale. Seeing, however, who his assailants were, he gritted his teeth and barked, “Say, what do you think you’re doing, scaring people?”
The two boys smiled. Jack said, “Now don’t get too fresh or we’ll pummel you. Where are you going?”
William made believe he was still angry. “Follow me and you’ll find out.”