Wonder

couldn’t hear.
“I know, thank you,” said Mom, nodding.
“So, kiddo,” he said to me, putting his hands on my shoulders.
“Think about what you’ve done, okay? And have a great holiday.
Happy Chanukah! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa!”
I wiped my nose with my sleeve and started walking out the door.
“Say thank you to Mr. Tushman,” said Mom, tapping my shoulder.
I stopped and turned around, but I couldn’t look at him. “Thank
you, Mr. Tushman,” I said.
“Bye, Jack,” he answered.
Then I walked out the door.