"They didn't bother to explain to Ray about the mystery and how they had thought he was the one who had caused so much trouble. Michele just couldn't think of a way to explain all that fast enough. So, with a mumble of "thank you's" and "play," they hustled Jo Dee and Michael through the wet bushes toward the theater. " " Ray called after them in a baffled voice. "Is that all you kids think about--playing?"