The following morning, the Aldens woke and dressed quietly. They were all wondering what had happened to Ginger and feeling very sorry for Anna. I have an idea, said Violet. Lets get some flowers for Anna. They wont take Gingers place, but they might...
Greenfield College was only a few blocks from downtown. Anna, Ginger, and Jason led the way, with the Aldens following. Jessie and Henry each carried a bag of groceries. When they reached the college, they saw several big stone buildings, covered in...
The next day was bright and sunny, and while eating a breakfast of fresh orange juice and waffles they saw Jason in the dining room, huddled over a cup of coffee. Did anything else happen last night? Benny asked. Jason assured them that the rest of t...
That night, the Aldens decided to keep watch out the window, to see if anything strange happened like moving lights or fleeting shadows or barking dogs. They each agreed to take a two-hour shift while the others slept. Benny had the first shift, from...
The next morning after breakfast, the children went to the kennel to help Jason bathe the dogs. But they were surprised to find the building locked up tight. When they knocked on the door, there was no answer. Jason must not be here yet, Henry said....
That afternoon, the Aldens were sitting with Ginger on the schools front lawn when a car pulled into the driveway and stopped. A man got out, and the children saw it was the same mysterious man whod tried to buy Ginger the day before. Ah, just who I...
When Mrs. Carter returned, Henry told her about the strange man whod wanted to buy Ginger. Well, she said, sometimes people do want to buy the dogs. As the Aldens got off the elevator on the second floor, they saw Anna on her way to the dining room....
Following Jasons suggestion, the Aldens headed to the dining room. It was a bright, pretty room, and the smells coming from the kitchen were delicious. Each table was covered with a clean white cloth and decorated with a small vase of flowers. Tonigh...
The following afternoon, Grandfather drove the children to the guide dog school. The Aldens looked out the window with interest as they headed up the schools long, winding driveway. A brick building sat at the top of the hill. On the beautiful green...
I wish we had a mystery to solve, Benny Alden said, kicking a stone that lay in the road. Benny was six years old and liked to do exciting things, like tracking down clues and finding suspects. Bennys sister Jessie, who was twelve, was more patient....
