I just cant believe it, Ray told Aunt Jane and the Aldens on opening night. They were gathered in Ferns dressing room during intermission. Tickets have been selling like hotcakes! Isnt it wonderful? said Fern, who was sitting at her dressing table. T...
As they pulled up in front of the Trap-Door Theater, Aunt Jane glanced at her watch. Ill get my errands done, then meet you back here, Perfect! said Henry as they climbed out of the car. Aunt Jane gave them a little wave, then drove away. Violet slow...
We should tell Ray about the footprint, Benny insisted, as they worked in Aunt Janes vegetable garden the next day. I think so, too, said Jessie, shaking the dirt from the roots of a weed. Henry nodded. Well tell Ray about it the next time we see him...
At the dress rehearsal that evening, the Aldens sat in the audience with Aunt Jane and Ray Shaw. The play was fall of suspensethe children watched as Lady Chadwick tracked down clues to find the thief of a priceless diamond necklace. In the final act...
When the Aldens came downstairs the next morning, a pancake breakfast was waiting for them. Aunt Jane was having a cup of coffee and reading the paper. She looked up as the children came into the room. Youre not going to believe whats in the paper, s...
When the Aldens returned to the theater, they found Ray outside by the back door. He was standing at an old table covered with tools and rags. The container filled with plaster of Paris was nearby. He looked over at the children and gave them a cheer...
It was after midnight when Benny awoke to the sound of thunder. He slid out of bed and tiptoed across the room to shut the window. As he peered out into the rainy night, something caught his eye. Was that the beam of a flashlight sweeping back and fo...
Fern is such a pretty name, Aunt Jane was saying, as they sat around the picnic table in the backyard. Oh, do you like it? Ferns face broke into a smile. You know, I couldnt make up my mind between Fern and Cassandra. But I decided to go with Fern. B...
The Aldens drew in their breath as they pulled up in front of the Trap-Door Theater. Oh, it looks wonderful! said Violet, as they climbed out of the car. She gazed admiringly at the stone building with its marble columns. Henry let out a low whistle....
Is it really haunted, Grandfather? asked six-year-old Benny, his eyes huge. Haunted? James Alden looked puzzled, but only for a moment. Oh, I suppose you children heard me on the phone? Jessie poured more milk into Bennys glass. Yes, you were talking...
