CHAPTER 13 A Final Surprise Grandfather sat forward in his chair. Another thing, he said. We ought to go home soon. Oh, why? asked Benny. Mr. Alden laughed. I have to work, for one thing. Jessie said, Oh, I suppose you do. Henry said, I must get read...
CHAPTER 12 The Secret Is Out The next day was beautiful. The storm had gone. Everyone got up early and went downstairs to see how Larry was. Dr. Phillips came early, too. Mr. and Mrs. Cook were still there, sitting by the bed. How is the boy? asked M...
CHAPTER 11 A Wild Storm When the Aldens had shut all the windows and looked out at the sea, they changed their minds about the rain. This was no little rain. This was a storm. The sky became very dark. There was thunder. The rain fell in sheets. The...
CHAPTER 10 Hints and Plans The next morning Jessie looked at Violet. What in the world is the matter with you? she asked. Mosquitoes, said Violet. Her face was red and puffed. Does your face hurt? asked Jessie. I would hardly know you. Well have to d...
CHAPTER 9 Who Needs a Friend? The Alden family did not stay dumb for long. Tuesday Benny said, Lets see if we can find out where Captain Snow lives. Just step down to the store, said Henry, laughing. Everyone laughed. Wait just a minute until we fini...
CHAPTER 8 From the South Seas I have an idea for today, said Mr. Alden at breakfast on Monday. See this paper, Henry? In Ashland, the next town, ships come in from all over the world. From Blue Bay? shouted Benny. Well, you are right, said Grandfathe...
CHAPTER 7 Baked Beans and Chowder Henry went to the store to get the paper. He nearly bumped into the Cook boy coming out. The angry look on his face kept Henry from even trying to say hello. Whats up now? Henry wondered. Then he forgot about the boy...
CHAPTER 6 Well Done for Benny Lets have a picnic, said Violet after the Aldens had made as many guesses as they could about what went on in the summer kitchen. We have a picnic every meal, I should say, said Benny. We always eat outdoors on our own r...
CHAPTER 5 Little House with a Secret The Aldens went right back to their lighthouse with the new suits. They put them on at once and went out to their own little white beach. Be careful now, said Mr. Alden. You dont know this beach, and you must find...
CHAPTER 4 A Midnight Visitor It was delightful to sit on the beach that evening even though they could not use their new seats. The family sat there long after supper watching the sunset. Gulls flew overhead and landed on the rocks near by. Suddenly...
CHAPTER 3 Cement for a Project Jessie boiled a dozen eggs and a dozen potatoes. She put them in the refrigerator. By noon she had made an enormous potato salad. She had bought rolls and butter and a cherry pie. Lets eat lunch out on the rocks, she sa...
CHAPTER 2 Unfriendly Characters Watch always slept at the foot of Jessies bed. Keep still, Watch! said Jessie. Youll wake everybody up! But Watch didnt stop. He barked all the more. His hair stood up straight around his neck. Benny came down the stai...
CHAPTER 1 Lighthouse for Sale The visit to Aunt Jane came to an end. Now, after so many years, Aunt Jane was married to Andy Bean. Nobody called her Mrs. Bean. This pleased her very much. Everyone called her Mrs. Andy, and that pleased Andy. Grandfat...
