Chapter 12
Goldy!” The male voice and knock at the door startled all three of us, and when the door opened slightly, the girls shrieked. “There’s something here you should see.” Julian’s tone was urgent, and he was careful to keep the door only slightly ajar.
“I have to go,” I said to the girls. “You know what to do with your tray when you’re done?” When the girls groaned and rolled their eyes, I took this to mean that they did. “And there’s lime pie in the kitchen, if you want some,” I added quickly before scooting out. I certainly hoped they didn’t wear their … lingerie when they came downstairs.
Julian had already started for the back stairway. He was walking quickly and shaking his head. “Everything was going really well, and everybody was digging the curry, and Mr. MacArthur was gi
