The morning went by  pretty fast and before long it was lunch time. I grabbed my lunch and ran out the big tree where I usually meet Andy. I could have eaten anywhere on the playground though and Andy would have found me. You know how ants are are-as soon as you sit down and pull out a sandwich there they are. But today was different. I had almost finished eating and I still hadn't seen Andy. I had almost finished eating and I still hadn't seen Andy, I  had just taken a bite  of my apple when Parker. Andy's older brother came running up. He was nearly out of breath. Joey, he gasped scrambling onto my foot. Have you seen my little brother. No but I've been expecting him any minute. You know how Andy is: all have to is pull out food and he shows up. I was trying to joke with Parker but he didn't seem to notice. Well did you see Andy or Dickter at recess he asked. No but they probably had to stay inside because they were late this morning. And you know how teachers are when you're late. They were more than just late. Parker said, They didn't show up at all. Nobody's seen them since this morning when they walked across the playground. It looks like Andy and Dickter may have run away. Wow Why would they do a thing like that. I asked I'm not sure Parker said frowning But one of the other ants said somebody had been making fun of the way Dickter talks He stutters you know. Uh yeah I guess I knew I said Suddenly I felt sick But I haven't  really talked to Dickter that much. Well I'd sure like to know who was mean enough to tease him. Parker said as he hopped down from my foot I didn't say anything and he shrugged. I'd better got moving he said. If I don't find them pretty soon, they'll probably got into big trouble. They could get squished by a car if they try to cross the street. See ya And he hurried away. Oh no I thought to myself I wonder if Dicker felt had cause I kidded him about the way he talks. The more I thought about it the more I was sure that Andy and Dickter had run away because of what I'd said that morning. But I hadn't meant to make anyone feel bad. I was just kidding.The afternoon went by slowly and all I could think about was Andy and Dickter and all the big cars that could squash them if they weren't careful.