The next day, Karls Lumber delivered another of load of boards. The Aldens helped Jeff and Gary with the yo-yo every day. They cut and measured each p...
Jeffs eyes narrowed when he saw Gary. What are you doing here? He came here to make up with you, Jeff, Violet said right away. He wants his old job ba...
Id sure like to know whether Garys the one whos been following us, Jessie said. And Id like to find out whether hes the one who took the plans out of ...
Do you mind if we come with you when you talk to Mrs. Thorton? Henry asked the police officers. Not at all, Officer Maguire said. Come on. So the chil...
Did you all see that paper that was sticking up out of Emilys bag? Benny asked. I noticed it when you asked her about it, Benny, Violet said. It looke...
Jessie went back to the microfiche machine. She searched all around it, but Henrys backpack wasnt there. Violet and Benny checked under all the tables...
I wonder who made that phone call, Jessie said a few minutes later. The Aldens were gathered in the small parking lot outside Jeffs shop. I dont know,...
Grandfather drove the children back to Jeffs shop early the next morning. He couldnt pull into the parking lot because Emily was standing there with a...
Who was that lady? Benny asked. She didnt seem very friendly. Than Mrs. Thorton, Jeff replied. She lives in that little yellow house across the street...
Hey, everyone! six-year-old Benny Alden cried as he ran into the living room dragging an old red yo-yo by its string. Youll never guess what I just di...
