The Mystery Cruise (2010)
“He took a deep breath. “My doctor, who also is a close friend, advised me to relax, and recommended this cruise.” Max stirred his coffee. “It’s been far from relaxing. The first night I received a telegram from my great-aunt Edith’s lawyer saying that she had died.” He paused, taking a sip of coffee. “I was very fond of her, even though she was rather eccentric. I felt sad and wanted to tell someone, but I’m rather reserved.” He gave them a small smile. “As you may have guessed.”
“I’m sorry abo...ut your great-aunt, Max. Now I realize why you were so upset,” Jessie said.
“Wait,” Max said. “There’s more.”
Benny’s eyes were wide. “What else?” he asked.
“Great-Aunt Edith had written in her will that I must be present at the reading in order to inherit her beautiful old house.” He finished his coffee. “I’ve always loved that old brick house and someday had planned to open it to the public so that everyone could enjoy it. The rooms are filled with marvelous antiques and artwork.MoreLess
“I’m sorry abo...ut your great-aunt, Max. Now I realize why you were so upset,” Jessie said.
“Wait,” Max said. “There’s more.”
Benny’s eyes were wide. “What else?” he asked.
“Great-Aunt Edith had written in her will that I must be present at the reading in order to inherit her beautiful old house.” He finished his coffee. “I’ve always loved that old brick house and someday had planned to open it to the public so that everyone could enjoy it. The rooms are filled with marvelous antiques and artwork.MoreLess
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