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It was time for a short break. The Aldens decided to get to know the other dog owners a little better. They went to talk to Dante first. Good luck in the next round, Jessie said. Thanks, Dante said. You, too. Dante was acting nervous. He kept glancin
An ice cream cone would sure hit the spot right now, Benny hinted, as they got off the bus and headed back to the hotel. Henry counted his change. Youre in luck, Benny, he said. I think we have just enough for ice cream. It wasnt long before they fou
The Aldens decided to return to the festival grounds to talk with Raymond. They wanted to find out if he had gone back to the rehearsal studio the night before, or if he had given the security code to anyone else. Alan seems to think Raymond is total
It was Monday morning, the last fall day of the Aldens visit. Tomorrow morning they would return to Greenfield. Since the Diamond Drive-in was closed on Mondays, they had the day all to themselves. Im going over to Dan Brinkers auto store this mornin
Let me get this straight, Grandfather said after Henry explained what they wanted. You want me to give you a ride to the new mall, but youre not sure youre actually going to the mall? Violet giggled. Thats right. Were looking for more geocaches, said
On Friday morning, Grandfather drove the children to the nature center so they could go to the Greenfield Geocachers club meeting. When Grandfather dropped them off, they saw a crowd of people milling around the patio and picnic area in front of the
Is there any way to find out if Cassandra and her manager know about tomorrows party? Benny asked. I remember the day we met the Woodruffs they said they were thinking of hiring her, Violet said. Yeah, and Mr. Woodruff kept saying he wanted to stick
Benny woke very early next morning. He looked out and saw that the weather had changed. It was very windy. The waves were high and the sand was blowing. Benny pulled on an old pair of pants and a sweatshirt. He wanted to race along the beach, barefoo
Mr. Alden walked around the store looking at everything. There were no Indian baskets left. He said, Lets go to see Lovan again. Dont get caught in the storm, said a ranger. Storm? It looks pleasant to me, said Benny. Well, you get to know the weathe
Well get it fixed, declared Jessie. Louis at the bike shop said that Thelma can fix anything. She might be able to fix it, said Henry, looking a little more hopeful. The Aldens walked with Henry and his broken bicycle into Greenfield to the bike shop
When the family met at supper, David was not there. Dont worry about him, Mr. Alden said, sitting down at the table. Hes got two good legs and he can walk miles. Hell show up when he gets ready. Mr. Carter was not there, either. Nobody asked where he
David looked puzzled when Mr. Alden chose him to tell Lovan. Mr. Alden, why me? he asked. Mr. Alden answered, You know all about it, David, and you remember your grandmother. That will please Lovan. She is a fine person to have for a great-aunt. Just
At midnight, Benny woke up suddenly. He felt strange. Whats the matter with me? he thought. Then Benny saw the moon was shining right in his face. It was almost as bright as day. Without waking Henry, Benny slipped out of bed to pull the curtain acro
The next morning Benny climbed up to the roof of the houseboat. He called down to Jessie, Look here and see if I have the new name right. Oh, this is my day! Jessie said, as she read The Jessie Alden. I like having a houseboat named for me. Henry ask
Carola looked surprised. Hiking, she answered. What does it look like? I thought you didnt like hiking, Violet said to Rayanne. Rayanne struggled out of her backpack. Did I say that? she said. Well, when Carola told me she was going to hike up this w
The next day, the Aldens spent the morning painting the porch of the main house. While they worked, they spoke in low whispers. Its too bad Mabel is at the fund-raising breakfast right now, Jessie said. We have to tell her about the disappearing stai
Gwen laughed. As far as I know, she said, the farmhouse is not haunted. Jake North sighed. I guess that would be hoping for too much. Jessie caught Henrys eye. Why would anyone want a house to be haunted? What I mean is, it would make a good newspape
Benny was right. It did not take too long to fix the store. First, some carpenters took down the wall between the two stores to make one big room. Benny noticed one special carpenter. He was an old man. He was slow, but he did fine work. He kept look
It was two days later when Henry realized that something strange was going on at the dig. I just dont get it. He nudged the soft earth with the toe of his shoe. I worked all yesterday afternoon on this square, and now its filled in with dirt. Maybe y
I hope you made plenty of fried bread, Joe said to his mother a few hours later. The family had gathered in the kitchen for a quick breakfast before the Pow-Wow. We made five baskets to bring with us, Violet said, and we saved some just for you. She