“Now, one last idea,” said Mr. Alden. He looked at Jessie, with a twinkle in his eye. “I heard all about your Mystery Man,” he said. “He’s not my Mystery Man,” said Jessie, laughing. “But he was nice, wasn’t he?”… — Gertrude Chandler Warner Copy Share Image
“That man had blond hair, all right, and he smiled and showed all his teeth.” — Gertrude Chandler Warner Copy Share Image
“Stop, you boys,” cried Henry. “Don’t fight the minute you meet.” “Well, Mike started it,” shouted Benny. “I did not! You started it,” shouted… — Gertrude Chandler Warner Copy Share Image
“looked up. Benny was not reading any more. He was looking straight ahead. But he was not looking at anything. “What’s the matter, Ben?”… — Gertrude Chandler Warner Copy Share Image
“Haven’t you any old birds’ nests and stones and model airplanes?” asked Maggie. “Oh, can I keep that kind of things?” cried Mike. “Certainly,”… — Gertrude Chandler Warner Copy Share Image
“S-a-l-o-o-n,” said Benny, reading the sign over the door of the building. “What is a saloon?” “This saloon is a Western-style restaurant,” said Bart.… — Gertrude Chandler Warner Copy Share Image
“The ranch is yours from this minute. All I have to do is write my name when Mr. Pond brings the papers. I want… — Gertrude Chandler Warner Copy Share Image
“BOXCAR CHILDREN SURPRISE ISLAND THE YELLOW HOUSE MYSTERY MYSTERY RANCH MIKE’S MYSTERY BLUE BAY MYSTERY THE WOODSHED MYSTERY THE LIGHTHOUSE MYSTERY MOUNTAIN TOP MYSTERY… — Gertrude Chandler Warner Copy Share Image
“We never let Watch get up on the beds,” said Violet softly. “I always let my dog lie on my bed,” said Aunt Jane.… — Gertrude Chandler Warner Copy Share Image
“Mr. Carter spoke, “I think your grandfather will be glad to help. I can go to Greenfield and tell him the whole story.” He… — Gertrude Chandler Warner Copy Share Image
“Do you want the window open?” “No. This room is too cold already,” the little lady said. “You said a minute ago that it… — Gertrude Chandler Warner Copy Share Image
“Hello, Aunt Jane,” said Benny, going over to the bed. “I’m Benny. And aren’t you a cute little lady!” Aunt Jane was taken by… — Gertrude Chandler Warner Copy Share Image
