Anthony Monday 01: Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn, The by Bellairs John

Author:Bellairs, John [Bellairs, John]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Juvenile
Publisher: Open Road Media
Published: 1978-01-01T02:00:00+00:00

ODD FIND MADE IN

OLD WINTERBORN HOUSE

Mr. Briggs Sculthorp of 20 Front Street, the new owner of the historic old Winterborn mansion, made a rather intriguing discovery yesterday. Workmen in the employ of Loomis and Son, painters and decorators, were stripping wallpaper in one of the upstairs back bedrooms when they noticed a large white patch in the plaster wall that they had just uncovered. At the same time, one of the workmen noticed a small “x” drawn in pencil on it. Of course, marks on old walls are common, and so are patches on plaster walls. But written across this particular patch, in small square letters, were these words: “Lucky You!” The surprised workmen immediately informed Mr. Loomis of their find, and he in turn notified Mr. Sculthorp, who decided that the matter ought to be looked into.

A chisel and a hammer were procured, and it was short work to hack away the plaster under the spot where the rather tantalizing message had been scrawled. Within the wall, resting on a wooden brace, was a small black metal cash box of a sort that was in use in offices and stores about fifty years ago, Mr. Sculthorp, who was present when this find was made, was understandably quite excited. One can imagine his surprise when the box was opened and within it was discovered only a small envelope, yellowed with age.

The workmen crowded around, and everyone held his breath. The gum on the flap of the envelope still held tight, so Mr. Sculthorp took a penknife from his pocket and slit the envelope open. He then shook the contents out into his hand. Groans of disappointment went up from the workmen and Mr. Loomis. In Mr. Sculthorp’s outstretched hand lay the withered remains of a four-leaf clover....

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