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CHAPTER ITHE HOUSE IN THE LANE
CHAPTER IIAN ECHO OF THE WAR
CHAPTER IIIA NEW ACQUAINTANCE
CHAPTER IVPEE-WEE FIXES IT
CHAPTER VPEE-WEE’S DISCOVERY
CHAPTER VISUNDAY THE FOURTEENTH
CHAPTER VIITHEN AND NOW
CHAPTER VIIIPEACE!
CHAPTER IXAROUND THE FIRE
A lazy August day in a quiet North Carolina town turns curious when a massive, oddly addressed envelope arrives for a local girl, sparking the involvement of a resourceful Boy Scout named Roy Blakeley. The postmaster’s bemused delivery leads Roy and his friends to a crumbling white house with a broken porch, a missing window pane, and a dog that seems to know more than it should. Their first steps into the house set the stage for a playful blend of Scout ingenuity and creeping mystery.
As the boys explore the shadowy rooms, they encounter strange sounds, whispered legends of a banshee, and clues that hint at something far beyond a simple missing piece of mail. Their Scout training forces them to balance courage with caution, turning every creak and echo into a puzzle to solve. The early adventure promises a mix of humor, camaraderie, and the kind of gentle suspense that keeps listeners eager to hear what lies around the next corner.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (202K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-02-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1950
A hugely popular early 20th-century writer for young readers, he turned camping trips, troop life, and everyday mischief into fast-moving adventure stories. His books helped shape the spirit of classic Boy Scout fiction for a generation of American readers.
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