Dishpan
Why would anyone steal a menu?
What shall we do? Where shall we go? thought Jessie. The wind was blowing more and more clouds across the sky, and the lightning was very near. She walked a little way into the woods, looking for a pl...
Well, young fellow, I hope you’re not trying to see what cards I’m holding, one of the cardplayers said with a twinkle in his eye. Your eyes are bigger than my ice-cream bowl.Benny felt his ears get r...
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...
The ranch is yours from this minute. All I have to do is write my name when Mr. Pond brings the papers. I want my ranch to belong to people who love it. That’s why I wouldn’t sell it to those three me...
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...
That is horse poop bingo. What?
THE MYSTERY OF THE EMPTY SAFE
Seems old? said Violet. Do I know her? Yes, you all know her very well, said Mr. Alden. She is Mrs. McGregor. Mrs. McGregor! shouted all the children. They could not believe it.
Oh, yes, cried Benny. I liked her a lot. But that’s different. I think Joe is going to marry her.
None of the Aldens knew that they were the first real callers Miss Gray had had for many years.
Mr. Tooner
Mr. Carter spoke, I think your grandfather will be glad to help. I can go to Greenfield and tell him the whole story.He looked at his watch and got up quickly. Good-by, children, and the best of luck....
MONSTER THE MYSTERY AT PEACOCK HALL THE WINDY CITY MYSTERY THE BLACK PEARL MYSTERY THE CEREAL BOX MYSTERY THE PANTHER MYSTERY THE MYSTERY OF THE QUEEN’S JEWELS THE STOLEN SWORD MYSTERY THE BASKETBALL...
Jessie reached into the box and took out an envelope. On the front was printed THE ALDEN CHILDREN. She opened the envelope, took out a piece of paper, read it, and gasped.What does it say? Henry asked...
It was just like Big Clay’s so I could return his. Clay spoke up and he sounded grumpy. Can you just call me Clay? he said. I’m so tired of being ‘Big Clay.’ Little Clay paused. Okay. But you’ll have...
I want you to see the spring where the water comes from. Be careful of the coconuts. They may fall on your head. If you hear one coming from the trees, you must get out from under fast.
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Henry laughed. He said, You are more like Grandfather Alden every day, Ben. I only hope Mr. Lee will answer your question, because we all want to know. CHAPTER 2 Benny Hunts for Treasure At last Jessi...