Its the Mystery Man! shouted Benny, looking out the window the next day. I hope the guard will let him in. It was John Carter, the tall young man with the brown hair and brown eyes. He went first to Aunt Jane and thanked her for asking him to come. T...
Boy, look at that car! said Benny, looking out the window. It was long and low. It was painted yellow and black. A man got out of the car. A guard spoke to him and nodded, and the man came to the back door. Henry opened the door, and the man said, Ja...
Mr. Carter spoke, I think your grandfather will be glad to help. I can go to Greenfield and tell him the whole story. He looked at his watch and got up quickly. Good-by, children, and the best of luck. In one minute he was gone. Benny said, Mystery m...
Early the next morning, the four Alden children climbed into Mr. Ponds car. He had come to take them to Stony Creek. They were going to see the sheriff, Mr. Bates. Mr. Pond was very quiet. He was worried about these nice children. He liked them, even...
That night Henry did not sleep very well. He kept thinking of the men who had tried to buy Aunt Janes ranch. He decided to talk with Jessie alone. But it was not easy for the older children to get away from Benny. He wanted to do first one thing and...
When Sam came with the milk next day, he was surprised to see all four children on the back steps. They were waiting for him. Well, well! Early birds! he said. Why did you get up so early? We wanted to see you, Sam, said Henry. Here I am, but Im not...
Now that the children were together, they were very happy. Aunt Jane seemed to be getting more cheerful every day. One morning Jessie heard her aunt call her. I want to see all four of you children, Aunt Jane told Jessie. Get the others in here befor...
The next day was one of Aunt Janes bad days. The boys went off gladly to look at the ranch, when they saw how cross she was. Now, Jane, the girls heard Maggie say, You let me wash your hands and face. No! was the sharp answer. Watch looked at the doo...
Two days passed before Maggie finally spoke her mind. She was feeling much better now with three delicious meals a day. And she enjoyed having someone to talk to. Maggie and the two girls were sitting on the back steps, enjoying the cool evening bree...
Well have a real dinner today, laughed Jessie. Maybe Aunt Jane will eat some of this good food if I dont give her too much. I doubt it, said Maggie. She hasnt eaten a real meal in two years. Jessie was right. Maggie was amazed when she saw Aunt Janes...
Sam, the neighbor, woke the girls the next morning, bringing the milk. The girls could hear Maggie in the kitchen, Shh, Shh! Sam Weeks! Youll wake those girls. I want to wake them, said Sam. I want to see them. He began to whistle. The girls laughed...
Lets not wait for Maggie, Jessie said, in her businesslike way. Lets get dinner. Soon, Violet was busy beating eggs in a bowl. Jessie put butter in a big pan and set it on the stove. The girls put pieces of dry bread in the eggs and milk, and Jessie...
Such excitement! Mrs. McGregor, the housekeeper, packed a big lunch in a box. She handed it to Jessie with a motherly smile. Benny peeked in the box and said, If Aunt Jane doesnt give you enough to eat, that lunch will last you two or three days. Mr....
Nobody moved for a minute. At last Henry said, Listen, Grandfather. We cant eat a thing if you stay here all alone. Do let us help you. At least tell us who wrote the letter. Mr. Alden looked at each of his grandchildren. They were all watching him w...
An exciting summer began for the four Alden children with the bang of a door. The big house where they lived with their grandfather had been as quiet as a house can be with four children in it. Their cousin, Joe, had gone to Europe with his new wife,...
