ChristmasJonesfan

Answer: I always thought that Conrad was the guy with those two girls who steal Lonnie's candy. And Lonnie could have just pickpocketed the candy from Conrad. It's never explicitly stated in detail.

ChristmasJonesfan

Answer: He's another kid, and Lonnie probably just picked on him and stole some of his candy... it happens.

TedStixon

Answer: Looks can be deceiving. Also, Lonnie had backup when he was tormenting Tommy. And bullies can be bullied, too. Plus, there were three of them against one of him.

ChristmasJonesfan

Answer: Bullies are usually cowards. They target and pick on those weaker than themselves. In turn, they can be bullied by someone even stronger. It's a hierarchy. Being bullied often results in someone bullying others to make themselves feel validated.

raywest ★

Answer: The way that I look at it is: they didn't know. Not for certain anyway. They just guessed and as it turns out, they were right. Also, they were bullies. And there were three of them and one of Lonnie.

ChristmasJonesfan