The next day, which was Monday, Ralph and Potsie joined Richie for lunch.
"So, Richie, did you tell Mr. C about what happened in Chicago?" Ralph asked.
"Not yet. Dad didn't promise he and I would have a talk about it when Mom and Joanie aren't around," Richie said.
Ralph and Potsie knew what Richie had just said about Joanie, his younger sister. She always wanted to be included into this sort of thing and didn't want to be left out, even if it meant trouble.
"I hope Joanie won't blab this private issue to her friends. She should know by now it isn't any of her business," Potsie said.
"Potsie, I know you're right about this, but it is true what you just said," Richie told him as Ralph nodded in agreement.
When he finished nodding his head, Ralph asked, "Rich, have you thought of telling Mr. C about the Chicago weekend at all this week?"
"I'm still thinking about it. When I'm ready to tell Dad, I'll let you guys know," he said.
"Sounds good," Potsie said once Richie finished talking.
It was almost time for the afternoon classes to start. When he finished speaking, the three friends separated for their first class of the afternoon.
