By Ellen Raskin
ISBN-10: 014240120X
ISBN-13: 9780142401200
Whilst an eccentric millionaire dies mysteriously, 16 impossible individuals are amassed jointly for the analyzing of the need . . . and what a will it truly is!
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Jibberish,” Mr. Hoo muttered. Grace Windsor Wexler agreed. “Excuse me, Mr. Plum, but what are these clues clues to? ” “Purple waves,” Sandy joked with a wink at Turtle. Mrs. Wexler uttered a cry of recognition and changed the order of two of her clues. “It’s still jibberish,” Mr. Hoo complained. Other players pressed the lawyer for more information. Ed Plum only shrugged. ” “A copy will be on file…” Judge Ford began. “I’m afraid not, your honor,” the lawyer said. “The will not, I mean the will will will…” He paused and tried again.
Don’t anticipate, Josie-Jo, wait for Sam Westing to make the first move. Light footsteps were heard in the hall. It was only Angela, who blushed and, hugging her tapestry bag close to her body, returned to her seat. The heirs waited. Some chatted with neighbors, some looked up at the gilt ceiling, some studied the pattern of the Oriental rug. Judge Ford stared at the table, at Theo Theodorakis’ hand. A calloused hand, a healed cut, the shiny slash of a burn on the deep bronze skin. She lowered her hands to her lap.
Did they think she killed Windy? Could the guilty know her guilt? Repent! Crow limps, Chris Theodorakis noted. 7 ♦ THEO THEODORAKIS, brother DOUG HOO, first in all-state high- school mile run They slapped hands, and Doug jogged to table seven. Theo moved more slowly. Passing the chessboard he saw that white had made a second move. He countered with a black pawn. Maybe he should not have written brother, but like it or not, that was his position in life. Chris was smiling at him in pure sweetness, which made Theo feel even guiltier about his resentment.