The Boxcar Children Mysteries: Books One Through Twelve
“Quickly she put her hand on the boy’s shoulder. “Don’t be afraid,” she said. “We want to help you.”
The boy did not look up, but he pushed back his wet hair.
A ranger said, “This boy belongs in Maine. When he heard about Flat Top on a radio program he begged rides and got here in no time. He’s interested in the cave, but so far I don’t know why.”
They all sat down. The boy was on a wooden chair. His clothes dripped on the floor.
The chief ranger took off his raincoat and sat down at a desk. He ...said to the boy, “This is a very small village, son. We always notice any strangers. We want to know why you came here, what you expect to find, and also why you ran away. You will save time if you tell the exact truth. If you tell a lie, we will find it out. First, what is your name?”
The boy waited a minute. “David Walker,” he said.
“That’s not an Indian name,” said the ranger.
“No, my Indian name is David Walking-by-Night.”
“A nice name,” whispered Jessie to Henry.MoreLess
The boy did not look up, but he pushed back his wet hair.
A ranger said, “This boy belongs in Maine. When he heard about Flat Top on a radio program he begged rides and got here in no time. He’s interested in the cave, but so far I don’t know why.”
They all sat down. The boy was on a wooden chair. His clothes dripped on the floor.
The chief ranger took off his raincoat and sat down at a desk. He ...said to the boy, “This is a very small village, son. We always notice any strangers. We want to know why you came here, what you expect to find, and also why you ran away. You will save time if you tell the exact truth. If you tell a lie, we will find it out. First, what is your name?”
The boy waited a minute. “David Walker,” he said.
“That’s not an Indian name,” said the ranger.
“No, my Indian name is David Walking-by-Night.”
“A nice name,” whispered Jessie to Henry.MoreLess
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