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There’s something up there because I’ve heard it. Justin wondered why Ernest didn’t say there wasn’t a tunnel from the basement to the mountain. How can that woman remember so much? Ernest worried about the trouble Louise could cause them. “Wait a minute, are you sure your mother said that?” Shaking his head, he asked,. “Come with me, I’ll take you into my basement and you can see what I keep down there. You can meet my friends. ” “I’d like to do that,” Justin said excited, now he would know. “Come with me,” he said going into the kitchen with Justin following. Removing keys from pocket Ernest unlocked a padlock and opened the door going down to the basement. Standing on the top step, he looked down the dark stairs, as he leaned against the wall, placed his hands on his chest. Should I trust him not to tell his parents or his …show more content…

What will I do if he tries to capture me? I’m sure they’re wrong about him. I’ll be fine. He thought about trusting the old man and went over, looking down the stairs, he saw Ernest almost to the bottom step. He motioned for Justin to join him. “Let’s meet your friends,” Justin said going down the rickety steps with one hand on the wall and the one on the rail. “The light burned out several months ago. I’ve never replaced it. I can go up and down these steps with my eyes closed, but you be careful.” Ernest opened the door and entered the basement. The sounds of dogs barking startled Justin and he froze as the barking ceased. The light from the room lit up the stairway making it easier for Justin to see the last few steps. Arriving at the bottom step, he waited and listened as Ernest spoke their names. “Hey, Ralph, how’re you doing? Miss Katy, you are more beautiful today than you were yesterday. Sandy, you’ve never looked this nice before. Your coat shines. Come on Mable, you’re youthful and gorgeous. Old Jake, you look awesome

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