Nine-year-old Johnny Smith wasn't a bully, but he was very mischievous Nine-year-old Johnny Smith wasn't a bully, but he was very mischievous. Teachers often complained to his mother about the bad behavior of Johnny. But once they called from school and said that Johnny had pulled out of the water his classmate. Ms. Smith was happy to hear this news and when Johnny came back she praised him. However, having heard the praise, Johnny reddened and said: "Mom, you know, I needed to pull out him of the water because before that I pushed him into the river"