How Arturo put a punishment on himself [short story]

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Part of The Young Citizen: The Magazine for Young People

Title: How Arturo put a punishment on himself [short story]
Creator: Marquez, Elisa
Language: English
Year: 1937
Subject: Short stories, Philippine (English); Philippine fiction (English)
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Abstract: Arturo was about to see Shirley Temple film with his parents on that night, his mother asked him to sleep for that night’s show, but he continued playing with Pepito. When Arturo got tired of playing he fell asleep, so his parents went to the show without him.
Fulltext: ./ 11111. J .9$7 THE YOUNG CITIZEN 173 How Arturo Put a Punishment on Himself Miss ELISA MARQUEZ ARTURO was merrily playing with Pepito in the well-kept garden of their home. After a few minutes, Arturo's mother called, "Arturo, Arturo, do come up for a while." Arturo heard his mother's voice and left Pepito. "Anything I can do for you, Mother?" asked he. "I am sure you would like to go to the show to-night. Your father and I e:.re going to see the Shfrley Temple film. Go to your room and sleep. You may then go with us to the show," explained his mother. "Oh! Mother, do I need to sleep yet? without him. I'm sure I shall not feel sleepy," pro- Later, Arturo woke up and found his tested Arturo and he went back to play parents gone. He repented for being with Pepito. After playing for a long disobedient but it was too late. He time, he got tired. He went upstaii·:.:; Ctrtainly missed the show. and sat in a rncking chair. Soon he foll asleep. Arturo's mother just then entered the sala and found him fast asleep. He 1. What punishment did Arturo get? 2. How did Arturo get his punishment? 3. Cite instances when you received was put to bed and left with a servant. ~. punishment which was a result of His mother and father went to the show yom· own disobedience.