When your dad gets home, you can tell him why a boy who just got his allowance and had enough money to pay for something honestly, prefers to steal. Believe me son, by the time your dad and I are finished punishing you for this incident, you’re going to be one well spanked little boy. Now, sit down and take off your shoes and socks.”
Josh plopped on the floor and began to remove his shoes as he’d been told. The twins were only a foot or two away. Brian looked him in he eye with some degree of compassion, but Ben looked at him with smugness, self satisfaction, and more than a hint of enjoyment in is eyes.