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Show 71 "Then my first name will be Henry and my middle name will be Hunnie," he said. "That's a good idea," Karl told him. "Listen, promise you won't let Mom know that I've told you about Kurt and Kara. It would only make her sad." "I promise." "And promise me one more thing. Don't tell Mom that I spanked you." Reminded of it, Henry began to whimper again. "My bum still hurts," he cried. Karl hugged him. "I'm sorry. Promise me. Please?" "If I promise," Henry said, "you have to buy me a present." "I can't, Hun...Henry. I don't have any money." "Then take me to see the fish." Karl considered. Charles Bonner was no doubt still riding somewhere in his automobile. Karl could probably sneak Henry through the hedge, give him a quick look at the goldfish, and get him back home in time to feed him and put him to bed. Hoping the red handmarks on Henry's round bottom would fade before morning, before Maggie Rose could see them, Karl pulled up his little brother's pants and buttoned them. When they reached the general superintendent's estate, Henry scooted through the hedge and ran toward the fishpond. Karl knelt to follow him, surprised to find that the branches of the hedge had been pushed aside with apparent force, making the opening wider than it had been an hour earlier. Inside the grounds, he looked around cautiously, |
