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Confrontation in the Ice Cream Shop

Frank's Defiance

• In a tense moment, the boys reacted to a harsh command from the shop owner, who thundered, "Get out now!"

• All of the boys rushed for safety, except Frank, who chose to saunter slowly out of defiance against authority.

A Wounded Bear

• The shop owner, Giuseppe, reacts aggressively to Frank's defiance, likened to a "wounded bear" rushing towards him.

• Giuseppe grabs a broom, which is positioned against the ice cream freezer, and prepares to swing it at Frank in a furious attempt to drive him away.

The Egg as a Weapon

• As Giuseppe lunges at Frank with the broom, Frank cleverly retrieves an egg from his jacket pocket.

• He throws the egg, which strikes Giuseppe squarely in the stomach, catching him off guard.

The Aftermath

• A surprised Giuseppe momentarily halts his assault, exclaiming, "Why, you brat!" before he misses Frank with one last swing of the broom.

• Exhausted, Giuseppe slams the shop door in frustration and sits down.

Frank's Triumph

• As Frank joins his cold, shivering friends outdoors, he proudly tells them, "I knew that egg would..." demonstrating his sense of victory over Giuseppe.