002 The Hidden Staircase by computer

Author:computer [computer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

you? And I'll get the milk."

As Helen was doing this, Nancy lighted a match, held her recently written note over the sink,

and set fire to the paper.

Helen smiled. "Nancy thinks of everything," she said to herself.

The girls chatted gaily as they prepared the food and finally carried four trays out to the

garden. They did not mention their midnight plan. The day in the garden was proving to be

most beneficial to Miss Flora, and the girls were sure she would sleep well that night.

Nancy's plan was followed to the letter. Just as the grandfather clock in the hall was striking

midnight, Nancy arrived in the kitchen and sat down to await developments. Helen was

posted in a living-room chair near the hall doorway. Moonlight streamed into both rooms

but the girls had taken seats in the shadows.

Helen was mentally rehearsing the further instructions which Nancy had written to her

during the afternoon. The young sleuth had suggested that if Helen should see anyone, she

was to run to the front door, open it, and yell "Police!" At the same time she was to try to

watch where the intruder disappeared.

The minutes ticked by. There was not a sound in the house. Then suddenly Nancy heard the

front door open with a bang and Helen's voice yell loudly and clearly:

"Police! Help! Police!"

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