It’s already after nine and you haven’t even eaten yet.” Only when Billy hung up did he notice how Mrs. Wilkins was staring directly at him with a rather stern face. Before he could contemplate his predicament, she spoke up. “Billy, your mother and I have decided the best thing for you is to have a little chat with me down in the basement after dinner along with Johnny. From now on, I’m going to handle you like my own child when you misbehave. Do you understand me, young man?” “Yes, Mrs. Wilkins,” Billy managed to stammer. He had a pretty good idea what she meant and could already feel butterflies in his stomach. “From what your mommy told me, you are used to being punished when you’re naughty, aren’t you?” Billy blushed and nodded without looking at Johnny. “Are you going to give me any trouble after dinner, young man?” “No, Mrs. Wilkins”. “Good boy. Now before we sit down for dinner, let me explain how I handle bad boys in my house.
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