Chapter 4

Madison

Element- A small but important amount of a particular quality or feeling, such as “There is an element of truth in what she said” or “The element of surprise could be our best weapon.”

“I’ll go—I’m the oldest, and I don’t think Old Sour Man got a good look at me,” Ryan says. “You know, in case he does say something to the g-men. You and James wait near the dock by the boats. I’ll meet her as she walks home. After I talk to her, I’ll come straight back and we can figure out what to do.”

“I don’t know…” I say reluctantly. “Have you ever looked at yourself? You’re a skinny pale kid with bright orange hair that...

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