From outside the open window came a gust of cool air. The children snuggled deeper under the fluffy blankets that Aunt Judy had set out for them, and one by one they drifted asleep.
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.
Although Benny had permission from Mrs. Tweedy to pet Doughnut, the guinea pig, today he didn’t feel like it. Violet even skipped her visit to her two favorite parakeets, Milo and Magic.
All the children rushed over to Aunt Jane. All but Mike. He just stood and looked at the paper in her hand.
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?
Man had blond hair, all right, and he smiled and showed all his teeth.
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.
We let Watch get up on the beds, said Violet softly.I let my dog lie on my bed, said Aunt Jane.Watch looked first at one and then at the other.Up! said Aunt Jane.Watch gave a great jump and landed o...
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
Two each, said Jessie. She gave them out. That is, she rolled two potatoes to each one. Now let’s put the canned milk in the water pail with some spring water. What a dinner! cried Benny. I don’t like...
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...
They could see the mansion above them. It was a large square house, painted white.
The next morning was very cold. Benny did not want to get up at all. No, he said, it is so cold that I’m not going to get out of bed. Henry looked out at the ocean. I have an idea, he said. It’s too c...
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Sometimes, they would write down a decoder key onto the scarf. By tying it around their hair or neck, these spies held the answer to the mystery and no one was the wiser! functional