The Boxcar Children Mysteries: Books One Through Twelve - Plot & Excerpts
At last Henry said, “Listen, Grandfather. We can’t 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 with loving eyes. “Well,” he said slowly, “have it your way. Maggie wrote the letter. She is the neighbor who stays with Jane. I have sent a nurse three times, but Jane always sends her back. She doesn’t want anyone there, even to help her.” “Isn’t it terrible to be like that?” asked Benny. “Yes, Benny. It’s a very sad thing,” said Mr. Alden. “Jane was always hard to get along with.” “But what does Maggie say?” asked Henry. Mr. Alden looked at his oldest grandson and pulled a letter out of his pocket. “Well, you may as well know the whole story,” he said. “Here is her letter.” He handed it to Henry. Benny cried, “Read it out loud! Then we’ll all know what it says!” Henry looked at his grandfather. Mr. Alden nodded. Henry began to read.
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