Everyone started to go into the Aldens cabin. But suddenly Nancy stopped. I almost forgot, she said. I need to make a telephone call. Mr. Taylor, may I use the phone in your cabin? Of course you can, he said, gesturing toward his cabin door. Go on in...
When work was over, Nancy quickly left the store. The Aldens said good night to Mr. Taylor and hurried outside. The young mans car was back. From the porch, they saw Nancy walking in the direction of the picnic spot. We should wait a couple of minute...
That night, Benny got his pancake dinner. Jessie cooked bacon, too, which everyone liked. But when they sat down at the table, Violet noticed that Jessie wasnt eating much. Whats wrong, Jessie? she asked. Do you feel bad? Yes, but not the way you mea...
At seven oclock in the morning, Jessie and Violet were awakened by a knock on the door. Jessie threw back the soft yellow quilt and got out of bed. She peered out the window and then hurried to open the door. Aunt Jane! she said, giving her aunt a hu...
Everyone worked hard for the rest of the day. When it was time to go, they were all hungry, especially Benny. Nancy, Jessie said, Mr. Taylor told us that theres a stream near here. Were going to make some sandwiches and eat by the water. Would you li...
After the store closed for the day, the Aldens hurried back to their cabin. Nancy had agreed to come for dinner, and they wanted to get a headstart on it before she arrived. Im starving, Benny said as they walked along the path. Lets have spaghetti....
When the Aldens got back to Aunt Janes house, they called Grandfather and told him about working in Mr. Taylors store and staying in one of his cabins. Grandfather thought it was a fine idea. Jane told me all about Mr. Taylor, he said to Jessie on th...
It didnt take long for Violet and Jessie to measure and cut the material. By the time they finished, Benny had filled two small bags with peppermint drops, and Henry had chosen a blue dog collar for Watch. The children and Aunt Jane walked over to th...
Aunt Jane and the children ran into the store. They saw a pile of shiny pots and pans lying on the floor. A woman was standing near the long wooden counter, and a young girl with short red hair was picking up the pans. Violet said, Lets go help. The...
It was summer vacation, and the Alden children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, had gone to stay for a week with their Aunt Jane in Elmford. On the first morning of their visit, they got up early. They had decided to surprise Aunt Jane by making a...
