They Let School Out Early!

Later on that day Grandma Lu found herself walking up the street towards a little cafe. It looked dark and not very friendly from the outside. She thought, "Maybe I should just go home. I don't want to get mixed up in something that isn't on the up and up." Grandma Lu started to turn around and go back home.  She thought, "Well, I don't want anyone to see me so I will put a hat and my sunglasses on. I should be alright. I don't know what's the matter with you, old woman."

About that time the school bus was letting out Daryan and Tyler and Tanner. "Good grief, wouldn't you just know it? They would have to let school out early today." She quickly turned away so that the children wouldn't see her.

Then she straightened her shoulders and walked right into that little dingy cafe. She was ready for an adventure. Just thinking about what this job was about gave her a little thrill of excitement. Clear in the back sat a lady with a flowered shirt on. Grandma Lu walked towards her. The lady gave her a little nod and gestured for Grandma Lu to sit down.
Grandma Lu was seldom at a loss for words, but today she was. She waited for the lady to talk to her.
The waitress came and asked what they would like to eat. The lady in the flowered shirt said, "Just coffee." Grandma Lu said, "I want some ice cream with hot fudge and cookies, and a couple of apples and some fried cheese curds."

 The waitress left talking to herself about old people. The lady in the flowered shirt started laughing and said, "You haven't changed a bit old friend. I love you and your sweet tooth. What's with the hat and sunglasses? That's not a good look for you you know.   Don't you remember who I am?"
Grandma Lu stared at her and said, "I know I should know you because I remember your voice...then she said, "Oh course, I know you. We used to work together years ago. What in the world are you doing in this Backstreet Cafe and putting strange want ads in the paper?

About that time another familiar voice said, "Yes, I would like to know the answer to that question myself, Mrs. K. You are on duty you know."
All three old friends laughed and started talking about the old days. They hadn't seen each other for a very long time. It was good to catch up with each other.

Finally Grandma Lu couldn't stand it any longer. She said, "Okay, why did you put that ad in the paper?"
Mrs. K chuckled and said, "Because we knew you couldn't resist solving a mystery. They have a situation at the school. There is a missing book that is very valuable. We have no idea what has happened to it, but it cannot be replaced. We want you to go undercover as a substitute teacher and find out exactly what happened to that book. What do you think? Will you do it?"

While Grandma Lu and her friends were talking in the Backstreet Cafe, Spencer was walking by and waved hello to Grandma Lu through the window. He sure did wonder why she was dressed so funny. He was going to tell his mom about seeing Grandma Lu when he got home today.

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Do you think Grandma Lu will go undercover as a substitute teacher, or will she turn her friends down? Will the news spread around town? How many people saw her dressed silly? Have you ever lived in a small town? Lots of questions.