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Mrs. Britson went to the bookshelves. She came back with three books. The largest of the three was called The Complete Mother Goose. Mrs. Britson explained that this book had all the rhymes that are known.

“The other two have just the most popular ones.”

“Oh Mom,” pleaded David. “ May we please have the largest one? We don’t know which rhymes will work.”

  “Sure,” replied his mother.

Both Anna and Jeff were happy to see their children and friends so enthusiastic about  a project, especially an historical mystery.

 

 

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CHAPTER 8: THE FIG TREE AT SUNSET

 Later on, back at the Inn, David was talking with the other children. “Isn’t it strange how time goes so slowly, when  you are waiting,” “Every minute seems like an hour.”

“I know what you mean, David,” Carrie frowned. Sometimes I wait for my favorite TV show to start—I look at the clock—and find it is only  1 minute from the last time I looked. But it’s 5:30 now. We’ll be called for dinner soon, and then—before you know it—sunset.”

Carrie was right. As soon as she finished speaking, everyone was called to the dining room for dinner.

 

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