“Speak up,” Mrs Johnston spoke with a trace of anger. “You had enough money to pay for the film didn’t you?”
“Yes . . .”
“But you decided to steal the film instead of paying for it, is that it?” his mother interrupted.
“No . . .” Josh tried to explain but was again cut off as his mother interrupted a second time.
“You stole the film didn’t you?”
“Yes, . . . but I’m sorry.”
“Yes, so you’ve said. Well sorry isn’t good enough, mister. Right now I think you’re just sorry that you got caught. But believe me, young man, by the time your father gets home next week you’re going to be a lot sorrier than you are now. Do you understand what I’m saying?”