Doesn’t that look like Mr. Mason from behind?Henry grabbed the glasses. I think it is him. I recognize the red hat he had on yesterday. If he had a motorboat, why did Hilda tell us they didn’t have ti...
Do you know the name of these yellow stones, Mr. Pond? asked Violet. She picked one up and gave it to him.No, I don’t know much about stones, he said. This yellowish rock makes a fine powder. I know t...
But if some idiot hadn’t made that hole it would be worth two hundred and fifty dollars. Yes, sir, no fooling! It’s very rare. Mr. Alden said, Yes, I know. That’s why I wear it. I was the idiot who ma...
But I think your grandchildren have helped her see that people are friendly if you only give them a chance.
A lady at the general store said the Walking Skeleton takes arms and hands from the statues so it can turn into a person again!That’s one of the tales going around, but, of course, it’s just a story,...
Watched at the window. Very soon the boat turned around again and came in to the dock not far from the lighthouse. It looked like a man who jumped out. But Benny knew that the Cook boy was as big as a...
That we Aldens always seem to have an exciting time on vacation no matter where we go.
Spy with my little eye something made of gold: So follow the clues both night and day; leave no stone unturned, the game’s in play. ‘Leave no stone unturned?
Meeting with
Make that
Cake of soap
Barked.
You kids haven’t been touching these, have you? asked Dr. Snood.No, we-- Henry began.Make sure you don’t, said Dr. Snood in a stern voice. And make sure the lid on that coffin stays closed.Of course--...
When he saw that they knew him, the man turned his back and began to work again.
Watch wagged his tail. Benny looked down at him. No, Watch, he said. Chocolate is not one of your favorite things. Chocolate is very bad for dogs, remember? You like dog biscuits
Watch lay down again, beside Jessie, as if to say, Well, I don’t care. After all, I’m Jessie’s dog.
Violet looked over at Grandfather. You’re right, she said. She is a great singer. Even better than she sounds in her kitchen singing about cows and soup. Grandfather
They were soon asleep again. They did not know that Joe had asked Mr. Hill to come because he could show them a big black bear. They did not know that Mr. Hill and the bear were good friends. The bear...
Then Benny called out in his loudest voice, Bill!
The boat was coming in. Suddenly the boat stopped and turned around and went out to sea again. Well, well, thought Benny. Whoever he is, he