Mystery At Peacock Hall (2011)
““It’s the last day!” he cried, leaping out of bed.
“I know,” Henry said. He threw back his quilt and jumped up. “We have a lot to do.”
A knock sounded at their door.
“Come in,” Benny called, already dressed.
Violet and Jessie stood in the doorway.
“Ready to search?” Jessie asked, but she knew the answer. If there was anything the Aldens enjoyed, it was a challenge.
“Got to eat first,” Benny said sensibly. “We can’t hunt for the secret on an empty stomach.” He sounded so serious, the others laughed as they went downstairs.
Althea fixed them pancakes with link sausages. “You just missed your grandfather,” she said. “He had an early breakfast, then left to go to the bank.”
“Is he going to borrow the tax money?” Henry asked.
“He’s going to try,” Althea said. “My cousin Celia certainly married a nice man. I’m so glad you all are here. No matter what happens.”
“You’ll have many more days in this house,” Jessie said. If we find the secret of Peacock Hall in time,she thought.
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