Dear Mrs Stokes,

I noticed that Greg and Keady weren't talking, and I think it has something to do with the fact that Keady was not invited to Greg's tenth birthday party (I found a note from Keady in Greg's jeans pocket while doing laundry.) I just wanted to say on Greg's behalf that he did not intend to hurt Keady's feelings at all. I think he's just at the stage where all girls have cooties, even if they are your best friend. I hope things work out between them and again, Greg is very sorry if he hurt Keady in any way.

Jane Sanders


Greg

How was the birthday party?

Keady


Keady

It was not very good. After our pizza and cake we decided to go out in the backyard and play a round of cops and robbers. Jon and Stu were the robbers and me, Jake and Steve were the cops. It was ok until Stu broke Jon out of jail and Steve got really angry and started beating on Stu. They just began shoving each other but then Steve pushed Stu into my pool. Then everyone's parents had to come and pick them up and my parents and Steve's parents and Stu's parents all got into an argument and soon Stu's mom started crying because Steve's mom called her a protestant. But I don't no why that's such a big deal cause I no lotsa protestants. Anyway, Stu got to stay even longer so we played with my new chemistry set that I got. I'll never get rid of the one I got for my seventh birthday, even though mom says that I should. But too bad for her.

Greg


Greg

Oh, it's too bad about Steve and Stu. Steve is just a big bully anyway. I hate him.

Keady


Keady

Me too.

Greg


Dear Mr and Mrs Sanders,

I would like to speak to you about the sudden behavior that is going on between Greg and Steven Hersh. The Hersh's and Stokes' will be in attendance also. The meeting is schedualed for Monday morning at nine o'clock.

Mrs Maryline Short


Greg

I can't believe I don't sit beside you anymore! We've sat together since grade one! I hate Mrs Short. She's a mean and crabby lady.

Keady


Keady

I know. Now I'm stuck sitting beside Amy. I hate her, she always talks to me and tries to copy me and teases me all the time.

Greg


Greg

Ha ha. Amy likes you.

Keady


Keady

Ew! No way.

Greg


Greg

One day you'll realize, Greg. Girls do NOT have COOTIES.

Keady


Keady

If they did, you wouldn't be my friend. Trust me. I no things, Amy definatly has cooties.

Greg