When Henry stepped softly on the dock he thought that the police had not come. When he put his key in the lock he still thought that they had not come. But when he opened the door he heard a soft Hello. To tell the truth, Henry was very glad to hear...
When the Aldens came to the auction building they found the door open. But nobody was inside. No auction today, said Benny. This isnt Saturday. Well, lets look for someone to help us, Jessie said. So the Aldens walked slowly down the main street, loo...
Jessie called, Lunch! We have a surprise for you, Benny. Benny took one look at his plate. On it was a piece of Commander Williams fish and a pile of fluffy mashed potatoes. Oh, mashed potatoes! shouted Benny. Youre a nice sister, Jessie! But where d...
The next day at breakfast Benny said, Lets name the houseboat The Sam and Dolly today. That would make Sam laugh if he could see it. The family always ate on the deck now. They liked it better than the galley. Benny looked at the row of gulls sitting...
The next morning the Aldens waited only long enough to eat breakfast and change the name of the houseboat. Benny climbed up the ladder to change the letters. He said, I hate to take The Watch Alden down. But youve had your day, Watch. Today it will b...
The day came when Benny changed the name of the houseboat to The Watch Alden. The family spent the morning cleaning up the boat and doing the laundry. After lunch, the four young Aldens were sitting on the front deck. Suddenly they saw a large sign o...
The next morning Benny climbed up to the roof of the houseboat. He called down to Jessie, Look here and see if I have the new name right. Oh, this is my day! Jessie said, as she read The Jessie Alden. I like having a houseboat named for me. Henry ask...
The first morning on The James H. Alden was bright and sunny. As soon as Benny was dressed he climbed up the ladder to change the name of the boat to The Henry J. Alden. This boat is all yours, captain, he called to Henry as he came down again. Henry...
The next morning Henry said, I have to leave half this stuff at home. Ive got to take my camera and a flashlight and my fishing rod and tackle. Cant take that fishing tackle, Henry, called Mr. Alden from his room. This time we will have to go without...
What a hot day in July! The four Alden children were sitting under the trees with their grandfather. This was the coolest place they could find. Oh, its so hot! said Benny Alden. Lets go for a ride. Good! said Grandfather Alden, looking at his four g...
