Tom Is Late

Tom Is Late

It's 7: 30 on Monday morning. It's time for Tom to go to school. 

Classes begin at 7: 40. Tom is still in his room. 

His mother says, “ Hurry, Tom. You must be quick or you'll be late. " 

“ Mum, where's my pencil box? I can't find it. 

I can't go to school without my pencil box, " cries Tom.