Mystery of the Secret Room
Enid Blyton
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(, March 11, 2012)
Enid Blyton - Mystery 03 - Mystery of the Secret RoomHome from SchoolPip set out his painting things, poked the playroom fire, and sat down tofinish his Christmas cards.“You do them nicely, Pip,” said Bets, looking over his shoulder. “I wish Icould keep inside the lines like you do.”“You’re only little yet,” said Pip, beginning to paint red berries on hiscard.“Well, I’ve had another birthday, and I’m nine now,” said Bets. “I’m gettingbigger. You’re still twelve, Pip, so I’m only three years behind you now.”“When are the others coming?” asked Pip, looking at the clock. “I told them tocome early. It’s fun to do our Christmas presents together.”Bets went to the window of their big playroom. “Here come Larry and Daisy,”she said. “Oh, Pip, isn’t it fun to be altogether again?”Bets didn’t go to boarding-school as the others did, and she often felt lonelyin term-time, when her brother Pip was away, and their three friends, Larryand Daisy Daykin, and Fatty Trotteville.But now it was Christmas holidays and they were all home. Bets felt veryhappy. She had her brother again, and Christmas was coming - and darlingBuster, Fatty’s dog, would come to see her every single day.Larry and Daisy came up the stairs to the playroom. “Hallo!” said Larry.“Finished your cards yet? I’ve still got three to do, and Daisy’s got apresent to finish. We brought them along.”“Good,” said Pip, putting his paintbrush into his mouth to give it a nicepoint. “There’s plenty of room at the table. Fatty’s not here yet.”A loud barking outside sent Bets to the window again. “It’s Buster - andFatty,” she said. “Oh, good! Fatty looks plumper than ever!”In half a minute Fatty and Buster were in the playroom, Fatty looking verysleek and pleased with himself, and Buster bursting with excitement. He flewat everyone and licked them thoroughly.“Hallo, Buster dear!” said Bets. “Oh, Fatty, Buster’s got thin and you’ve gotfat.”“Well, Fatty won’t be any thinner after Christmas,” said Larry, settling downat the table. “Brought some cards to finish, Fatty? I’ve just about workeddown my list.”Larry and Daisy were brother and sister. Fatty was an only child, alwaysrather pleased with himself, and Buster was his faithful companion. The fiveand Buster were firm friends.Fatty put down a fat book on the table, and a very fine Christmas card, whichhe had done himself. Bets pounced on it at once.“Fatty! What a beauty! Surely you didn’t do this yourself? Gracious