The next day, Karls Lumber delivered another of load of boards. The Aldens helped Jeff and Gary with the yo-yo every day. They cut and measured each piece of wood, then pounded them all together. When they finished, they had two yo-yo halves. They co...
Jeffs eyes narrowed when he saw Gary. What are you doing here? He came here to make up with you, Jeff, Violet said right away. He wants his old job back, Benny put in. Jeff glanced curiously over at Gary. His expression softened. Is that true? Maybe,...
Id sure like to know whether Garys the one whos been following us, Jessie said. And Id like to find out whether hes the one who took the plans out of my backpack, Henry said. Remember, he and Jeff were originally going to build the yo-yo together. Ma...
Do you mind if we come with you when you talk to Mrs. Thorton? Henry asked the police officers. Not at all, Officer Maguire said. Come on. So the children followed Officer Sloan and Officer Maguire across the street. Officer Maguire knocked on Mrs. T...
Did you all see that paper that was sticking up out of Emilys bag? Benny asked. I noticed it when you asked her about it, Benny, Violet said. It looked like it had a yo-yo on it. And some math formulas. I saw that, too, Henry said. You dont think Emi...
Jessie went back to the microfiche machine. She searched all around it, but Henrys backpack wasnt there. Violet and Benny checked under all the tables and chairs while Henry paced nervously back and forth. My cell phone was in there, he moaned. And s...
I wonder who made that phone call, Jessie said a few minutes later. The Aldens were gathered in the small parking lot outside Jeffs shop. I dont know, Henry said, hoisting his backpack onto his shoulder. But I dont like it. While they were standing t...
Grandfather drove the children back to Jeffs shop early the next morning. He couldnt pull into the parking lot because Emily was standing there with a man dressed in black jeans and a black jacket. So Grandfather pulled up along the side of the road...
Who was that lady? Benny asked. She didnt seem very friendly. Than Mrs. Thorton, Jeff replied. She lives in that little yellow house across the street. And its not that shes unfriendly. She just worries a lot. What does she worry about? Violet asked....
Hey, everyone! six-year-old Benny Alden cried as he ran into the living room dragging an old red yo-yo by its string. Youll never guess what I just did! Bennys ten-year-old sister, Violet, glanced up from her book. What did you do, Benny? Yes, tell u...
