14. What Was to Come Next

CHAPTER 14 WHAT WAS TO COME NEXT George and Harold had never been so tired in all their lives. At 9:30 P.M., they grunted "good night" to each other and limped into their houses like zombies.

"Would you like a snack, dear?" said Harold's mother. "No, thanks," he mumbled. He was too tired for a snack. Too tired to take a bath. Too tired to put his pajamas on or take his shoes off. He didn't even have the energy to turn out his bedroom light. He just collapsed on top of his bed and fell asleep instantly.

Twenty-two seconds later, the telephone rang. It was George. Harold's mother brought the phone into his room and held it up to his ear. Harold was too tired to even say hello. He just mumbled, "Mmfffff?" "I just remembered something," said George, panicking. "Tomorrow is TEST DAY!!!" Harold's bloodshot eyes popped open and he sat up straight. "OH, NO!" Harold cried. "I forgot all about that!" "Me, too," said George. "We're having major tests in all of our classes tomorrow. We're gonna have to stay up all night long and study!!!"