Chapter 2
Kyle, Kevin, and Kylie sat on the couch while Beaver lectured them.
"Not only were you rude while I gave my speech, but you embarrassed me in front of the entire town," Beaver said.
"Your speech was boring, Grandpa Beaver," Kevin said.
"Don't you guys have town pride?" Beaver asked.
"Town pride?" Kyle asked. "Are you serious?"
"What's that supposed to mean?" Beaver asked.
Neddie walked in through the side door.
"How's the Cleaver clan doing?" Neddie asked.
"Not now, Neddie," Beaver said. "I'm lecturing my grandson and my great-grandchildren about town pride."
Neddie began to laugh.
"What's so funny?" Beaver asked.
"Nobody has town pride anymore," Neddie laughed. "It's the 21st Century."
"I cannot believe what I'm hearing," Beaver said. "You must have some pride in Mayfield."
"Let's see," Kyle said. "I do like the diner."
"And the Imax theater," Kevin said.
"And the toy store," Kylie said.
"I like the diner too," Neddie said.
"That's not town pride," Beaver said.
"Just get over it, Grandpa," Kyle said. "I promise that next year we'll be nice about your boring 135th anniversary speech."
"Forget it," Beaver said.
Beaver walked out of the house and Kyle looked at Neddie.
"He'll get over it," Neddie said.
That night, Kylie sat on her bed. Kevin walked into the room.
"You have to have the paper signed by Dad by Monday," Kevin reminded his sister.
"I know," Kylie said. "But I'm scared he'll be mad at me."
"That book was worth half a point," Kevin said. "I think he'll let it go."
"But I don't fail stuff," Kylie said. "He'll be sure to be disappointed in me."
"It doesn't affect your grade," Kevin said. "You've already met your reading goal."
"I just need another day and then on Monday before school, I'll tell him," Kylie said.
"Tell me what?" Kyle asked, walking into the room.
"Nothing," Kylie replied.
"You two are definitely up to something," Kyle said.