I just cant believe it, Ray told Aunt Jane and the Aldens on opening night. They were gathered in Ferns dressing room during intermission. Tickets hav...
As they pulled up in front of the Trap-Door Theater, Aunt Jane glanced at her watch. Ill get my errands done, then meet you back here, Perfect! said H...
We should tell Ray about the footprint, Benny insisted, as they worked in Aunt Janes vegetable garden the next day. I think so, too, said Jessie, shak...
At the dress rehearsal that evening, the Aldens sat in the audience with Aunt Jane and Ray Shaw. The play was fall of suspensethe children watched as ...
When the Aldens came downstairs the next morning, a pancake breakfast was waiting for them. Aunt Jane was having a cup of coffee and reading the paper...
When the Aldens returned to the theater, they found Ray outside by the back door. He was standing at an old table covered with tools and rags. The con...
It was after midnight when Benny awoke to the sound of thunder. He slid out of bed and tiptoed across the room to shut the window. As he peered out in...
Fern is such a pretty name, Aunt Jane was saying, as they sat around the picnic table in the backyard. Oh, do you like it? Ferns face broke into a smi...
The Aldens drew in their breath as they pulled up in front of the Trap-Door Theater. Oh, it looks wonderful! said Violet, as they climbed out of the c...
Is it really haunted, Grandfather? asked six-year-old Benny, his eyes huge. Haunted? James Alden looked puzzled, but only for a moment. Oh, I suppose ...
