More Adventures of the ‘Great Brain 2OS'9$ NWO /66SS SNThe Great Brain vs. Mamma Mamma laid her embroidery on a table and stood up. She placed her hands on her hips and addressed Tom by his full name, which meant she was plenty angry. “We will make a deal all right, Tom Dennis,” she said sternly. “Your father and I aren't exactly stupid. We know you deceived us into getting you a bicycle for Christmas by pretending you'd reformed. The bicycle goes up into the attic immediately and stays there until Dotty Blake wants to get an education. Now put your great brain to work on that.” Tom’s mouth fell open as if Mamma had just told him to pack his things and leave home and never come back. “But that isn’t fair,” he protested. “It is just as fair as you pretending you'd reformed,” Mamma said. “And I’m sure your father will back me up.” “I second the motion,” Papa said, nodding his head. I sure felt sorry for my brother. For the first time in his life he looked as if he wished he hadn't been born with a great brain,