Summary

Chapter XXVIII, Hello, We’re… - Joe, spending the night at Alan’s, is awakened along with Alan by Alan’s father. Alan’s father is very disappointed in Alan and Joe trying to trick Billy, and for the neighborhood being woken up as a result. The next day, Alan’s father sends them around the neighborhood to apologize to everyone and to let everyone know they have been punished as a result. They will have no allowance for two weeks, and no television and no dessert for a month. When Alan and Joe insist they can’t lose, Alan’s father reminds them that they tried to trick Billy and lost, and must not try to do so again.

Chapter XXIX (a picture of a clump of mud) – Alan confronts Billy, calling him a fink. Billy confronts Alan, calling him a...