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“Let’s just remember we’re on a mystery<br />
adventure,” Christina reminded them. “And I don’t<br />
understand what we’re supposed to do next now<br />
that we’re here at the dock.”<br />
Slowly, the kids approached the ship. A man<br />
dressed in authentic costume, as Captain<br />
Christopher Newport might have dressed, stood<br />
high above them on the Susan Constant. With a<br />
finger, he beckoned the kids to come aboard.<br />
The kids looked at one another, then climbed<br />
the gangplank. At the top, a nautical line separated<br />
them from the grim-looking captain. Without a<br />
word, he handed Alex a folded piece of white paper.<br />
In a deep, commanding voice the captain<br />
said, “I think you should read this right away. It was<br />
given to me to deliver to four kids who would appear<br />
here shortly. I’m sure I have no idea what this is<br />
about.” The captain turned, as if he had important<br />
business below and vanished down into the hold of<br />
the ship.<br />
“Well, that was curious, too,” said Christina.<br />
Quickly, the kids scampered back down the<br />
gangplank and stood in the shade of the ship. Alex<br />
looked up at the masts and lines and furled sails and<br />
said a special wish that this clue would be more helpful.<br />
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