His mother then asked him if he wanted to stay on for the rest of the summer. When Billy pleaded that he did, she replied, “If you want to live in Mrs. Wilkin’s house, young man, you’re going to have to live by her rules. And that means paying the consequences when you misbehave just like you do at home. Do you understand me, mister?” “Yes, Mommy. I promise I’ll be good here – we just lost track of time at the beach.” “That’s no excuse, Billy. You have a watch and you are old enough to be more responsible than that. You do exactly as Mrs. Wilkins tells you. Do you understand?” “Yes, Mommy”. “When you misbehave, Mrs. Wilkins is going to treat you like her own little boy. God knows, a child your age needs discipline or all hell breaks loose. Are we clear on things, young man?” “Yes, Mommy”, Billy said. “Very well … Mommy’s going to hang up now so you can have your dinner.

Log in with your credentials

Forgot your details?