HURRRRRRYYYYYYYY! “So, are you ready to take a tour?” “You mean we’re doing that now?” I said. “Did you think we were going to the movies?” he answered, smiling as he stood up. “You didn’t tell me we were taking a tour,” I said to Mom in my accusing voice. “Auggie,” she started to say. “It’ll be fine, August,” said Mr. Tushman, holding his hand out to me. “I promise.” “I think he wanted me to take his hand, but I took Mom’s instead. He smiled and started walking toward the entrance. Mommy gave my hand a little squeeze, though I don’t know if it was an “I love you “ squeeze or an “I’m sorry” squeeze. Probably a little of both. —Wonder R.J. Palacio What inference can you make about August from this passage? August is excited about taking a school tour. August is upset that he has to take a tour. August wants his mom to lead the school tour. August is happy his mom surprised him with a school tour.