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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 man. Benny watched him as he bent over his boat. He took
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little white house near the foot of the lighthouse with a little path between. The two buildings stood on a rocky point of land, almost in the water.
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Mrs. Wood was indeed making pies. She was taking the third pie out of the oven. When she looked up and saw
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The children took turns with the news. They told Aunt Jane all about the fire and meeting Mr. Carter again.
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Henry telephoned to his grandfather miles away in Greenfield.
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Then the people began to come to the party. The two dogs ran around having a wonderful time.
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remember? That's why seeing us reminded her of her playhouse
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Right!" said Joe. "My middle name is Joseph, anyway." --
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Enough for two more dinners," said Henry, very pleased, "and more will grow. Now I will"
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Then Benny called out in his loudest voice, "Bill!"
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Moore's and stay, until the surprise comes.
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The Aldens did not know that soon they would meet a wonderful friend and find some people who were not friendly at all.
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strange man came here last summer and he gave Mr. Moss ten dollars for an old quarter.
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knew something that the children did not, but he went right to work and
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Lunch was quickly eaten because everyone was so curious about the Indian in the woods.
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There's another surprise!" Sam said. "I've seen your Mystery Man!"
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The boat was coming in. Suddenly the boat stopped and turned around and went out to sea again. "Well, well," thought Benny. "Whoever he is, he"
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A bus station dinner!" Benny exclaimed. "Count me in! I never miss a dinner."
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Everyone was soaking wet. But they could see the Coast Guard coming
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hello to her?" "Oh, yes," the children said. The Game Spot was located right in the middle of the mall, between Lake's Jewelry Store and an empty storefront. There was a drugstore at one end of the mall, a coffee shop at the other, and"
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Watch lay down again, beside Jessie, as if to say, "Well, I don't care. After all, I'm Jessie's dog."
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The children will go back to school. Sam and Annie can move into this house. Maggie can stay happily with Jane. And best of all, I have a sister again.
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The children will go back to school. Sam and Annie can move into this house.
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When he saw that they knew him, the man turned his back and began to work again.
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for Benny, J for Jessie, V for Violet, H for Henry, and G for grandfather
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Oh, yes," cried Benny. "I liked her a lot. But that's different. I think Joe is going to marry her." --
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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."
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That's what we thought," said Mr. Alden. "You see, the week after Bill disappeared, his brother Sam was killed by a car. So he couldn't help us find Bill."
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I certainly do," said Mr. Alden. "I think S. M. means Sam McGregor."
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of the boxcar and was just right for a step.
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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 knew that he would find food wherever Mr. Hill was.
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they went up the steps of the small caboose, Benny said in a low voice to his brother, "Did Mr. Carr say history or mystery?" "He said history," said Henry, laughing. "But I'm sure you'll think there is a mystery, too."
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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 cold outside today. Let's all stay inside and paint our birds." "Fine!" agreed Jessie. "I'll light the stove and we'll shut the barn door. It will soon be warm."
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An exciting summer began for the four Alden children with the bang of a door.
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We don't recommend you try this one at home.
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top of those. Violet filled her arms with brush
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Elizabeth Star.
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