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The show sounded great today, Jocelyn praised. She and Grandfather had dropped by the station and found Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny in the breakroom. Avery came in, joined by Gwen and Frances. Well, these kids kept it going but it wasnt easy, he
Lina, Violet said as the Aldens followed Lina to the house, theres something Henry and I need to tell you. Henry nodded solemnly. He and Violet quickly filled in the others on the man with the bouncy walk who had sneaked into Linas house during the y
Violet woke up during the night. She was thirsty, so she decided to go down to the kitchen to get a drink of water. She slipped quietly out of bed. As she crept across the room, something out the window caught her eye. Violet tiptoed over to the wind
Henry set the box down gently beside the hole. Is it heavy? asked Benny excitedly. No, its not, said Henry. Whats inside? Benny asked. Well soon see. Reaching around in front, Henry carefully unlatched the top. Then he lifted the lid. Inside the box
The Alden children slept until almost nine oclock the next morning. When they got up, the house was quiet. I wonder where Grandfather and Ken are, Benny said. Maybe theyre downstairs, Henry said. So the children headed downstairs. They heard a voice
That night, all the Aldens fell asleep right away. Around midnight, Benny stirred. He thought he heard somethinga rushing kind of sound. It seemed to be coming from outside. What was making that noise? Henry? he whispered. Henry didnt answer. He was
The next day was bright and sunny, and while eating a breakfast of fresh orange juice and waffles they saw Jason in the dining room, huddled over a cup of coffee. Did anything else happen last night? Benny asked. Jason assured them that the rest of t
Im scared, Benny admitted. Violet gulped. Take my hand. Were not far from the farm. Guided by the moonlight, Violet and Benny made their way home, stumbling over rocks and large branches in their path. Things sure look different in the dark, Benny mu
Goodness, I had no idea that letter was stolen. Thats dreadful! the owner of the antique store exclaimed. Mrs. Holmes was a round, short woman with wiry gray hair. I would never knowingly sell stolen merchandise, she told the Aldens. I must call the
Benny sat up and asked, Who is it? Then Henry called down from the top bunk. Annie? Wait a minute. He jumped down as Benny slid the door open. Annie was standing in the corridor in a bright blue robe and yellow slippers. She said, Im sorry to wake yo
A girl stood by the roadside, holding a basket. She was a little older than Jessie. Her black hair was in a ponytail with a red ribbon tied around it. She wore a white blouse and a full skirt stitched of many patches yellow, red, and blue. Hello, sai
Is your father here? asked Henry. Irene nodded, her ponytail bouncing. Can we talk to him? Henry asked. Hes fixing a friends airboat, she said. Ill take you over to him. The ramp had two airboats docked. Jessie figured one belonged to Irenes father.
Aunt Jane and Uncle Andy are already back with our clothes! Violet said. Lets go meet them. She stepped off the boat onto the dock. The other Aldens followed her, excited that theyd be staying on Kates boat that night. Their aunt and uncle were visit
Im thirsty, thought Violet sleepily, waking from a deep sleep. It was very late. Violet got her flashlight and water glass from by the bed and went to the bathroom to fill the glass. Back in her room, she sat down on the edge of her bed, turned off t
When they returned to the docks, the Aldens met Kate. Ive been looking for you, she said. Your aunt phoned. She and your uncle will be late. They dont expect to get here until dinnertime. I wish I had time to take you sightseeing, but with Charlie an
After their visit to the Alamo, the Boxcar Children, their grandfather, and Mr. Fambles strolled down the sidewalk and into a restaurant that Mr. Fambles had chosen. While they waited for their food, the children told their grandfather about Antonios
The Aldens were supposed to start unpacking, but that would just have to wait. Old Faithful, the most famous geyser in the world, was about to perform again. Look at all the people hurrying so they wont miss it, Violet said, leaning against the windo
Outstanding practice, everyone, said Gillian. Were in good shape for the game with the Bears tomorrow afternoon. Go home and get some rest now. Gillian slid her coachs clipboard into her gear bag, slung her bag over her shoulder, and walked to her ca
Youre not eating very much breakfast, Benny, said Grandfather Alden the next morning. Im not hungry, answered Benny. Im worried. Worried? About the results of the soccer tryouts? asked his grandfather. Yes. Im not that good at soccer yet, said Benny.
Jessie scooped up the fragile scrap. Whats this? It fell out of the desk when you pulled the drawer, Benny said. The others gathered around to examine the paper. It looks really old, Henry said, handling the paper carefully. The writing is faded in s