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Augusta Huiell Seaman. The Case of the Calico Crab
The Case of the Calico Crab
Table of Contents
CHAPTER I. The Empty House
CHAPTER II. Enter Spike Truman and the Dingy Truck
CHAPTER III. Mrs. Dunne’s Store
CHAPTER IV. Consultation
CHAPTER V. In the Dead of Night
CHAPTER VI. Footsteps Below
CHAPTER VII. Who’s Who
CHAPTER VIII. The First Blow Falls
CHAPTER IX. Ben Thomson Makes Some Purchases
CHAPTER X. Strange Vigil
CHAPTER XI. The Following Day
CHAPTER XII. Complications
CHAPTER XIII. The Unseen Enemy
CHAPTER XIV. Pawn’s Move
CHAPTER XV. The Desperate Chance
CHAPTER XVI. The Missing Pieces
CHAPTER XVII. The Picture Complete
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Augusta Huiell Seaman
Published by Good Press, 2021
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“What’s the matter with the nice little car you used to have, Spike? Why are you driving that disreputable old truck—and what’s in it, anyhow?” Spike gave her a curious look, as he answered:
“My car’s still all right—back in its li’l old garage. And don’t throw any mud at this nice truck—it serves a very useful purpose. It’s got five very good tires—and that’s important right now!” His answer was evasive, and she sensed that he didn’t want the question pressed any farther. But as they entered the house, she couldn’t resist asking, “However did you get through the gate—without any key?”
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