The Ghost and Max Monroe, Case #3: The Dirty Trick
Max frowned Have we met No but the gentleman at the front desk suggested you might be able to help He’d read an article about the Monroe Detective Agency He found the newspaper and noticed the agency’s number was listed in the article There’s something the article didn’t mention said Max What’s that I’m ten Larry’s eyes bugged out Why are you telling her that Ten years old asked Rhonda Uh-huh replied Max There was a long silence on the other end of the line Max watched Larry pace back and forth wringing his hands He knew that his uncle desperately wanted another case and another chance to redeem his reputation Being called a bumbling detective when he was alive had left a dark mark on Larry’s heart I thought you sounded a little young said Rhonda But the young man who programs my computer isn’t much older than you and he’s an absolute genius So I don’t mind
That’s great Miss Remington Larry’s face lit up He leaned in to listen on the line I’ve been nominated for the Mystery Hall of Fame Rhonda continued One person is inducted every year and the ceremony is tonight after a reception I’m calling from Waldon Hall do you know where that is Max looked at Larry Larry nodded his head Yes said Max I know this is short notice but can you meet me here tonight Since I got that note I’ve been sick with worry I’d hate for anyone to play a dirty trick on me when I’m so close to receiving this great honor Max couldn’t believe one of his favorite authors needed
his help I’m on my way
CHAPTER 2 GHOSTS GO TO THE MOVIES As Max hung up the phone he noticed Larry frowning What’s wrong Uncle Larry Rhonda Remington needs our help tonight and I can’t go Why not I promised Gertrude Finklestein I’d take her to the movies a Three Stooges marathon She used to date Curly you know Who’s Gertrude Finklestein asked Max A lady friend A ghost lady friend I didn’t know ghosts go to the movies Why wouldn’t we
