The trouble was he was, like many other boys, thoughtless.

He did not count the consequences when indulging in pranks.
A little later, after giving his son quite a severe lecture, and obtaining his promise to be better in the future, Mr.Henderson prepared to go to bed.

Bob also retired to his room, for he felt in no mood to go out with the village boys that night.
"I'm sure I don't know what to do with Bob," said Mrs.Henderson to her husband when she was locking up the house.

"I'm afraid he'll get into serious trouble." "I hope not.

I think I must punish him severely the next time he plays any tricks." "He is too big to whip." "I know it.