They Wanted To Believe Him
After hearing out the mysterious man’s explanation, the boys tried to accept what he’d told them and thought about heading home, as it was getting late. Since the girl had not disputed what he had said, they thought that he was probably telling the truth, and that they shouldn’t involve themselves in the situation any further. However, they still could not shake the feeling that something was wrong. They decided not to leave just yet.
The Boys Weighed The Situation
The boys ruminated on the situation together. Since the girl seemed very intoxicated, it was possible that she hadn’t disputed the claims of the man because she was actually not able to. The man’s demeanor was also concerning, as he had seemed fairly arrogant and did not carry himself in the way that they thought a father generally would. Then, they realized something that made them begin to seriously worry.