Just as Henry reached for the light switch, there was a terrible crash. The Aldens could hardly believe their eyes when they saw Vanessa standing over a broken lamp, a flashlight in her hand. Now youve done it! she snapped, as doors opened upstairs....
No sooner had the professor gone inside, than Lindsay stepped out the door. I thought Id find you here, she told the Aldens with a smile. I just wanted to let you know Ill be leaving in the morning. The children were surprised to hear this. You mean...
Its not much to go on, Jessie remarked as she made a copy of the rhyme. Benny was scratching his head. What I dont understand, he said, is how two can make one. Henry shrugged. Beats me. I cant understand it, either, admitted Violet. Thanes clues are...
The Aldens got up early the next morning. They wanted to surprise Kate with a special breakfast. While they worked, they talked about Thanes rhyme. Maybe it really was just a parlor game, Jessie was saying as she sliced a cantalope into wedges. Henry...
You know, Kate, Vanessa said at breakfast the next morning, if its a check that bothers you, I can arrange to give you cash for your painting. Josh was frowning at his wife. But she didnt stop. And that goes for the necklace, too, of course, she said...
The children worked on the old desk all morning. After a lunch of grilled cheese sandwiches and coleslaw, they took a break to play Frisbee and cool off in the pond. It wasnt long, though, before they were hard at work once more. When Benny stopped t...
What a beautiful garden, Jessie said. The other Aldens agreed as they helped Kate gather flowers the next morning. Kate looked pleased. Thank you, Jessie. My guests often help out with the weeding. They find it relaxing. She added some daisies to the...
It didnt take the Aldens long to unpack. In no time at all, they were following the wonderful cooking smells down the stairs to the kitchen. As they stood in the doorway they noticed a young woman standing by the stove with her back to them. Her blon...
Has Kate ever tried solving the mystery, Grandfather? Jessie wondered as they left the little town of Chillwire behind. Oh, shes tried to figure it out, Jessie, but I think she gave up on it a long time ago. Kate puts all her energyand her moneyinto...
Its stuck! cried six-year-old Benny. His round face was red from tugging at the zipper on his suitcase. It wont budge an inch. Oh, Benny! said twelve-year-old Jessie, coming into the room. She shook her head and laughed. Youre taking too much! Benny...
