Hope, Laura Lee / 2008-10-28 00:00:00
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And so it came about that Rose and Russ heard what it was not intended
they should hear.
"You know," went on Grandpa Ford, as Russ and Rose listened outside,
"that I bought Great Hedge Estate from a Mr. James Ripley, who lives
near here."
"Yes, I know that," said Daddy Bunker. "Well, you like it, don't you,
Father?"
"Quite well. Your mother likes it, too. It is a large farm, as you know,
and there is a big stretch of woods, as well as land where I can raise
fruits and vegetables. There are meadows for grazing, and fields for
corn, hay and oats. Great Hedge is a fine place, and your mother and I
like it there very much.
"We were a bit lonesome, at first, as it is large, but we hope to get
over that part in a little while.
"What brought me down here is to see Mr. Ripley, and find out something
about the place he sold me. I must find out something about Great
Hedge."
"Here is where the riddle comes in," said Russ in a whisper to his
sister. "We must listen hard now."
"What do you want to find out about Great Hedge, Father?" asked Daddy
Bunker. "Do you think you paid too much for it?"
"No, I got it very cheap. But there is something queer about it, and I
want to find out if Mr. Ripley can tell me what it is."
"Something queer?" repeated Mrs.
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