But she resolved to be watchful over her boy, lest he should again be tempted into disobedience.
The mother's watchfulness, however, availed not.

Ere night-fall Andrew was with his little friend again.

Unfortunately for him, the pleasure he derived from her society caused him to forget the passing of time, and his stolen delight was, in the end, suddenly dispelled by the stern voice of his father, who passed the door of Mr.Winters on his way homeward.
Slowly and in fear did the child obey the angry command to return home.

He knew that he would be punished with great severity, and he was not mistaken.

He was so punished.