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The next day, Noelle and Marie went to Maple Street. Mrs.

Peterson agreed to hire them to help clean the mansion before the

tours began. The instant the friends stepped into the foyer of the

elegant home, they realized what a big job cleaning it would be.

“Welcome, girls!” hailed Mrs. Peterson as she tap-tap-tapped

across the glossy floor. “While I’m checking for cleaning materials,

I’ve asked Gwen to show you around. She’s training to be a tour guide

and would like the practice.”

“Hi! I’m Gwen,” the older teen said. She stepped forward and

changed to her tour-guide voice: “Let’s start in the Great Hall,

shall we?”

Gwen opened a door and flipped a switch. Electric lightbulbs on

the chandelier lit up a thousand teardrop-shaped crystals, filling the

room with light. Large chairs, sofas, ornamental tables, and statues

furnished every corner.