Spring Break Special by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Spring Break Special by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Author:Gertrude Chandler Warner [Warner, Gertrude Chandler]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-4804-4993-0
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Published: 2011-05-15T00:00:00+00:00


“That would be fun!” Benny said, gingerly touching his sunburned nose.

Arriving at the beautiful room overlooking the sea, Henry noticed that a few passengers were playing cards, others were involved in a Scrabble game, but no tournament had been planned. Heather stood by Grandfather and Max’s chess game.

“I see you’re back at it again,” Jessie said with a smile.

Grandfather nodded, as he moved a piece onto another square.

“Hi, Heather,” Henry said.

Startled, Heather crumpled up a piece of paper she’d been reading. Then, remembering her job, she asked, “Can I help you find a game?”

Henry looked at Benny. “What do you think?”

“I’m ready to play Monopoly,” Benny said.

“Me, too,” echoed Violet and Jessie.

So for an hour they were occupied with buying and selling property, but when Violet won, Benny stood, and stretched. “What can we do now?”

“How about a movie?” Jessie asked. “I noticed the sci-fi classic Spaceships and Spacemen is playing.”

Violet told Grandfather where they were going, and then she joined Henry, Jessie, and Benny. As they left the social room, Jessie noticed Heather setting up a cribbage board for Melissa and Ralph. She was surprised to see Heather, usually so shy, sitting down and talking to the Rands as if they were friends.

How strange, Jessie thought. She shrugged and hurried to catch up with the others. It probably didn’t mean anything, but they’d promised Max to keep their eyes open and she intended to report anything unusual.

They settled in center row seats in the movie theater and watched Spaceships and Spacemen. The exciting movie lasted more than two hours, and when they came out Benny had a suggestion. “I’d like an ice cream cone.”

“Dinner is going to be served soon,” Violet said.

As they walked by the soda fountain they noticed Tom Bishop hunched over a drink.

“Well,” he said, twirling about on the seat, “if it isn’t the Aldens. Sit down and tell me the latest news.”

Benny climbed up on a stool. “We don’t have any news,” he said.

Good for Benny, Henry thought. He was afraid Benny might say something about Max and the will, and that wasn’t anyone’s business.

“I noticed your grandfather was playing chess with Max—Max—what was his name?” Tom questioned.

“Max Greene,” Jessie replied, slowly and cautiously.

“That’s right,” Tom said. “Max Greene.” Through his straw, he slurped up the last of his diet cola. “It looks like we’re going to be late getting into Miami.” He chuckled, flexing his arm muscles. “That’s okay by me. I could use a couple more days in the exercise room. Why does that Max Greene look so worried?”

“Don’t know, Tom.” Benny hopped down from his stool. “We've got to go or Grandfather will worry.”

Tom waved. “Well, then I guess I’ll see you children later.”

The children went back to their cabins and dressed for dinner. Grandfather met them, and they all went up on deck to look at the beautiful sky.

At six-thirty, they headed for the grand dining room where Ramos served a dinner of roast pork with dressing, mashed potatoes, broccoli, and apple and celery salad.



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