"Could you tell me," said the man, "why there are no street lights in the middle of the blocks?"
"Why?" asked the boy.
"I'm a teacher, I thought I'd test your knowledge," said Lantry.
"Well," said the boy, "you don't need lights in the middle of the block, that's why."
"But it gets rather dark," said Lantry.
"So?" said the boy.
"Aren't you afraid?" asked Lantry.
"Of what?" asked the boy.
"The dark," said Lantry.
"Ho ho," said the boy. "Why should I be?"