Tom shook his head. “I know so many boys that eat pie,” said he.
“He took the little girl’s ball just to tease her,” said Arden. “There was a whole crowd of boys and I suppose he wanted to show off. I was sitting right here on the porch. This is just what happened. Wilfred ran after him to make him give up the ball. Just as he reached him the boy—ugh, he’s just a bully—the boy threw the ball away——”
“Good,” said Tom.
“He knew he’d have to give it up,” said Wilfred weakly.
“I bet he did,” said Tom cheerily.
“Hush, dear,” said Mrs. Cowell to her son.
“Just as he threw the ball,” said Arden, “he raised his arm in a sort of threat at Wilfred.”
“But he gave up the ball,” laughed Tom.
“Yes, but Wilfred turned and went after the ball——”
“Naturally,” said Tom.