Grinning from ear to ear Nicky pointed to his watch, then jammed a finger toward his open mouth—and grabbed a cookie!
“When do we eat?” he shouted.
They all laughed and each elevated his right hand to rub his stomach.
“Now!” they replied.
And the council of the Mystery Boys was dissolved!
THE END
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