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house—this room—exactly as it was two hundred years ago.”

While the three girls imagined themselves in the past, the only

sound they could hear was a ticking clock.

“We need to go,” said Gwen quickly.

“Why?” asked Marie.

“I need to show you something I’ve never shown to anyone before

today.”

“Where’s Mrs. Peterson?” asked Noelle. “Shouldn’t we get to

work?”

“This is more important.” Gwen led the girls from room to room

until they arrived at a door. “You won’t believe this!”

Slowly Gwen turned the doorknob. She cracked open the door, slid

her hand inside, flipped a switch, and screamed.

“Ah!” yelled Noelle and Marie as bright light poured over shelves

stocked with cleaning supplies. All three laughed.

“Did you enjoy the tour?” Mrs. Peterson asked. She stepped from

a small office into the room with the girls.

“Loved it!” Noelle exclaimed.

“And Gwen’s a great tour guide,” said Marie. “She excites you

about the house. But she did have one small error in her tour script.”

Marie smiled at the teen.

“She did?” asked Mrs. Peterson.

“I did?” Gwen looked confused. And then she smiled.

“Oh, yeah! Good catch. I noticed that on my first

day and forgot to change it.”