"But she don't like him," Bram repeated.

Just then, Ben and Tobias walked back into the yard. Ben looked more calm and relieved. It didn't last long.

"Alice don't like you." Bram said to Tobias.

Ben took a step towards Bram, trying to grab him, though the boy jumped out of reach. "What did I tell you about not causing trouble!"

Tobias looked rather shocked and uneasy from Ben, to Bram, to the constable.