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The Neighbor’s

Garden

The girls volunteer for community service. Will they

discover a hidden truth about a neighbor?

“I don’t like the look of this place,” said Sage Matthews.

Noelle shrugged. “It’s just a little messy,” she said.

“That’s why we’re here,” said Hailey Ferris. “To help Mrs. Duncan

clean up her yard.”

“Messy?” said Sage. “Look at that garden. Who knows what’s

hiding under all those weeds.”

“We’re going to find out,” said Marie.

Sage turned to Hailey. “When your mom asked us to help out

your elderly neighbor, I was willing, but this place is really creepy.”

The girls had arrived at Hailey’s this Saturday morning dressed

in work clothes and carrying hoes and rakes.

“Mom says Mrs. Duncan just can’t get around like she used to,”

said Hailey. “She tinkers in her yard quite a bit, but she doesn’t have

the energy to control her weeds. She’ll really appreciate everyone’s

help.”