Mystery in the Sand (2010)
““He can meet our new friends—Mr. Lee, Miss Lane, and Miss Smith,” said Benny.
“And Miss Lane has finished the picture,” said Violet.
Jessie said, “We’ll have a picnic for everyone. I’m sure the ladies will enjoy it.”
Mr. Alden said he would be delighted to drive the station wagon down to the picnic. Benny and Violet could drive back with him, and Henry and Jessie could come in the blue car.
Jessie took charge of getting ready. She said, “You boys really sweep out the living room for Aunt Jane a...nd Uncle Andy. We want to leave their trailer as clean as we found it. Violet can dust, and I’ll make sandwiches.”
Everyone bustled around. It did not take long to get everything in perfect order.
Jessie said, “We’ll put four chairs under the beach umbrella. We’ll use the table, too. Grandfather hates to hold a cup and saucer and a knife and fork and eat at the same time.”
“So do I,” Benny said.
“Well then, you sit up at the table, too,” replied Jessie. “We want everyone to be comfortable.”MoreLess
“And Miss Lane has finished the picture,” said Violet.
Jessie said, “We’ll have a picnic for everyone. I’m sure the ladies will enjoy it.”
Mr. Alden said he would be delighted to drive the station wagon down to the picnic. Benny and Violet could drive back with him, and Henry and Jessie could come in the blue car.
Jessie took charge of getting ready. She said, “You boys really sweep out the living room for Aunt Jane a...nd Uncle Andy. We want to leave their trailer as clean as we found it. Violet can dust, and I’ll make sandwiches.”
Everyone bustled around. It did not take long to get everything in perfect order.
Jessie said, “We’ll put four chairs under the beach umbrella. We’ll use the table, too. Grandfather hates to hold a cup and saucer and a knife and fork and eat at the same time.”
“So do I,” Benny said.
“Well then, you sit up at the table, too,” replied Jessie. “We want everyone to be comfortable.”MoreLess
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