Henry backed the car into the woods a little way. Nobody could see it from the road. The Aldens all got out and took out every car rug that they could find for bedclothes. It was so warm that they didnt really need any covers. Henry and Benny let dow
At breakfast they talked about the two boats and the two men. Its time to ring the bell, said Benny. I have to go. But Benny really had something else in mind. He wanted to look around the schoolhouse. He wanted to see where the hole went in George W
Benny went slowly back to the hotel. He looked on every side as he walked, but Mr. Willet had disappeared. Benny did some hard thinking on that walk. He had been sure that Freddy Willet was going to do more trading. But as far as Benny could tell, th
That night, the Aldens slept and slept. Henry was the first one to wake up. He was in the upper bunk. This was really the lookout with windows on all sides. Raining! said Henry to himself. Just look at the rain! I think the rain woke me up. The water
The train did stop at Beaver Lake after all. On the way from Pinedale, Benny said, Im glad youre going to see Old Beaver. He has been angry ever since the police made you run away. Yes, he would be, said the Thin Man. He didnt know a thing about the
CHAPTER 10 Mikes Idea Oh, Aunt Jane, cried Jessie. Im so glad you came! Mrs. Wood is going to live here and make pies and sell them. Yes, I know, said Aunt Jane, laughing. I know all about it. A little bird told me. Who told you? asked Benny. Well, i
CHAPTER 11 Pie Day Everyone was tired that night. Even Mike and Benny did not talk very long. They put down a soft rug for Spotty, but he would not sleep on it. He lay down on the hard floor just under Mikes bed. Thats just like a dog, said Mike. The
CHAPTER 12 An Empty Can When Spot came up with the hat in his mouth, Benny cried, The blue hat at last! The man was afraid to wear it, shouted Mike. This proves that the man was up to no good, said Henry slowly. And he is the man in the picture! shou
CHAPTER 12 Too Much Excitement Oh, tell us what you see! begged Jessie. Cant we come down, too? I wouldnt, Jessie, said Henry looking up. Its so dirty. Well look very carefully and tell you everything. Benny had crawled through the little door with t
CHAPTER 13 A Final Surprise Grandfather sat forward in his chair. Another thing, he said. We ought to go home soon. Oh, why? asked Benny. Mr. Alden laughed. I have to work, for one thing. Jessie said, Oh, I suppose you do. Henry said, I must get read
CHAPTER 10 Back to the Woodshed The next day Maggie saw an old man in overalls coming to the back door. He had a basket of eggs. Are you selling eggs? Maggie asked. Yep, said the old man. Where did you come from? she asked again. Beans, said the man.
CHAPTER 7 The Blue Hat All the children begged Mike to tell what he knew about the man in the blue hat. No, said Mike. I cant tell you now. I want to talk to Ben about this. I want to see Ben alone. This is very important, Mike, said Mr. Carter. If y
CHAPTER 7 Clues The next day at breakfast Jessie said, Lars, how about that fish stew today? For Grandfather, said Henry. He loves fish stew. So do I, said Mike. All but the fish. You are funny, Mike! said Benny. What do you like, if you dont like th
CHAPTER 8 Cooking and Swimming Lars was making the stew now. In the new kettle were the four pieces of fish, spring water, onions and salt. They all lifted the kettle over the fire. The children watched as it began to boil. Violet shook up some dry m
CHAPTER 9 Bread One by one the family woke up. They laughed at one another for going to sleep on the sand. We needed a nap in the middle of the day, said Mr. Alden. The sun is very hot. Id like to see how that breadfruit is getting along, said Jessie
CHAPTER 10 Trapped One day Henry said suddenly, I dont want a nap today. I dont either! shouted Benny and Mike at the same time. Lets walk over into the woods. It is cool enough there. Mr. Alden laughed. He said, I want a nap just the same. Lars was
CHAPTER 11 A New Discovery Henry said, We certainly want to see Mr. Cole right away. I hope he has something to tell us. I hope he will talk more than Willie, said Benny. They all laughed as they started out for Grandpa Coles. The two old men were si
CHAPTER 9 Who Needs a Friend? The Alden family did not stay dumb for long. Tuesday Benny said, Lets see if we can find out where Captain Snow lives. Just step down to the store, said Henry, laughing. Everyone laughed. Wait just a minute until we fini
CHAPTER 14 Ben or Mike? When Mike and Spotty went back, Mike whispered, Ben, we just caught the man in the blue hat. You did? said Benny. Did he have on a blue hat? He didnt have on any hat at all, said Mike. I told you he wouldnt. I wish you had tol
CHAPTER 9 What Was in the Box Aunt Jane was not in the house. No dog came to meet them. Aunt Janes dog, Lady, always stayed with her. Benny called out, Aunt Jane! When nobody answered, Henry called, Lady! Lady! A bark came from the yard behind the ho
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- 儿童英语读物 The Disappearing Friend Mystery CHAPTER 1 A New Friend
- 儿童英语读物 The Panther Mystery CHAPTER 2 The River of Grass
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 1 The Newspaper Article
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar CHAPTER 2 A Strange Visitor
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 2 Stocking Up
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 1 Going Camping
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 3 Checking In
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 4 Making Camp
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 5 Loud Dreams
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- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 7 No Pancakes for Breakfast
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 8 The Storm
- 儿童英语读物 The Camp-Out Mystery CHAPTER 9 Grandfather Is Missing
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 1 Surprises
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Girl CHAPTER 2 The General Store
- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery of the Singing Ghost CHAPTER 1 The Old House
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- 儿童英语读物 The Mystery Cruise CHAPTER 2 The Tour
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