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A Mysterious Clue – Page 2

“Thanks, and anyone else you can get … well … what can I say? The more the merrier. Bye!”

“Hey Tracy!” I shouted across the room.

“Yes?” She shouted back.

“Could you come over here for a minute?”

“Sure.” She said. Coming over, she again asked me what I wanted.

“How would you like to sing for the talent show?”

“Me?”

“Not just you, but you, me, Marie, Andy, and a bunch of others.”

“Sure, why not.”

“What’s this I hear about singing?” Noah asked.

“Well, Marie is trying to form a group for the talent show. We’re going to sing a ‘The able’ medley. Want in?”

“Sure… Wait a second. I’m afraid I’ve got to keep an eye on Laura, sorry.”

“Is there any chance you could use someone with a Spanish accent?” Theresa asked.

“I don’t know. I’ll have to ask her when I call her back.”

“Who was that on the telephone, dad?” Kristin asked, coming down the stairs.

“That was Marie. She wanted to know if we want to be in a singing group for the talent show.”

“Oh, I thought it might have been Katie.”

“Would you like to be in our singing group?”

“Awe, dad.”

“Just asking. If you change your mind before tonight, tell me.” Kristin ran back upstairs, and I picked up the phone and dialed Katie’s number.”

“What are you doing?” Tracy asked.

“Well, I’m making sure that Kristin’s in our little group. Hello, could I speak to Katie?” I waited. “Katie, this is Mr. Schofield. Would you like to be in a musical group that’s performing for the talent show?”

“Sure.” Katie responded.

“Great. See if you could talk Kristin into it.”

“Could I speak to her.”

“I’ve got a better idea. Hang up and call me.”

“Why?”

“Because then it won’t look so planned.”

“All right.” She called back, and I got Kristin.

“KRISTIN! PHONE!” I screamed.

“I’VE GOT IT!!” She yelled back.

“Well, I’m all done with the den.” Noah said. “It’s air tight.”

“Great.” I replied.

“Well, I’m going home to see if I can talk Laura into being a part of the group.”

“I’ve got another idea. Let’s try some of those girls we saved for sir in the last case, and see if they want in.” I said.

“I’ll give them a call, and I’ll also call Tricia.”

“Fine. While you’re doing that, I’ll go talk with Theresa here.” We went into the den.

“It sure is busy around here.” Theresa said.

“Sure is, now, just what kind of information do you have?”