The Aldens all stood in the lobby and Grandfather said, This is our last day in New York. I have an appointment this afternoon. What do you children intend to do? I want to swim in the purple pool, Benny said. Henry laughed. Im sure by now the pool i...
The next morning after breakfast, the children sat in the lobby. They hoped theyd see Lucille and Malcolm and maybe find out what was going on. While they waited, they enjoyed themselves just watching the people going in and out. Ill never get over a...
Reluctantly waving good-bye to Mike, Jessie followed Violet down the stairs to the ninth floor. When they got there, they looked around for Karen, but she was nowhere to be seen. Rats! Jessie said to her sister. Weve lost her. The only person they sa...
The Aldens dropped Bobby off at his room. He couldnt wait to tell his parents all about his trip to the Empire State Building and the adventure in the elevator, too. After waving good-bye to his new friend, Benny turned to his brother and sisters. So...
Back at the hotel, Jessie suggested that they go for a swim. You want to see Mike, dont you? Henry teased. No, Jessie insisted. I just thought it might be fun. I wonder if the pool has been cleaned yet, Violet said. Theres only one way to find out, s...
The next day, the Aldens decided to avoid the coffee shop. Instead, they ordered breakfast from room service. Jessie called downstairs and placed their order. Soon a waiter wheeled in a table with their food. After enjoying juice, milk, and a basketf...
Where are we going to eat? Benny asked. Good question, Henry replied. I know, Violet said. Lets buy some food and fix lunch in our kitchenette. That would be fun, Jessie agreed. Benny was doubtful. Where are we going to buy food? I havent seen a groc...
Arent we going to eat breakfast? Benny asked. Im hungry! Well, thats no surprise, Henry said with a laugh. Lets go on in, Grandfather said, leading the way into the coffee shop. The hostess brought the Aldens to a large round table in the center of t...
The Aldens ate in a fancy restaurant that had long white tablecloths, candlesticks on every table, and music playing softly. Afterwards they went to the line of horse-drawn carriages for a ride. The children were surprised to see that, like the horse...
Wow! Benny said as the Aldens entered the lobby. It was decorated with thick carpeting, large comfortable chairs, and flowered wallpaper. And it was bustling with activity. There were people rushing out the door or into one of the elevators. Guests w...
The Alden children were all in the living room of their grandfathers big, comfortable house in Greenfield. Benny sat on a window seat, gazing out. Rain splattered against the cold glass. Benny sighed. Isnt it ever going to stop? Its been raining for...
