February 19, 1978: Hero

Skip wasn't in school today. I heard someone say he might be out for a week.

George had a bandage on his hand and he coughed a lot but he didn't say anything about the fire. He was acting like nothing happened, but lots of kids were staring at him longer than normal. Except Susan. She only stared as long as she always does.

Mrs. Harris told George he didn't need to worry about last night's English homework, but he turned it in anyway. I bet she won't grade it.