If you don't mind, Thad, I'd like to have my flashlight now.

And I ought to be going back home in the bargain, because dad doesn't like me to be out nights unless he knows where I'm at." Thad chuckled as though he considered this last remark in the light of a joke; for Leon roamed the streets until a late hour every night he chose; but, as there was no need of their staying longer, they passed out of the window, and headed toward their respective homes..