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Vinnie and Mandy sat talking in the living room.

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The children were nervous about Dad's idea for his den.

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"We have to go on as many photo trips as possible," said Mandy urgently.

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"After the attic becomes Dad's den, we won't be able to go anymore."

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"I know," Vinnie said.

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"But now Dad is always in the attic.

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If only he would leave for a while . . ."

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Loud barking interrupted the children.

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"Look who's visiting," said Mom, walking through the front door.

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A black dog rushed in after her.

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"Corky!" cried Vinnie, rubbing the dog's head.

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Corky was the neighbor's dog and very friendly.

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"I thought I heard Corky's bark!" said Dad, coming down the stairs.

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Corky jumped into his arms.

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"Good boy! Good Corky!"

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Dad patted the dog affectionately.

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"We've been asked to watch Corky for a few hours," said Mom.

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"Our neighbor has a doctor's appointment."

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Dad loved dogs and wanted to get one, but Mom always said no.

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"I have an idea," Dad said brightly.

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"Let's take Corky to the park."

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"Sounds good," agreed Vinnie.

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"I can take my bike."

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Mandy stared hard at her brother.

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"Vinnie!" she said through clenched teeth.

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"Mandy? Do you want to go too?" asked Mom.

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"Uh, yes," Mandy said slowly.

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"But I have to get something from upstairs.

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Vinnie does too."

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"I do?" Vinnie looked puzzled.

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Then he realized what Mandy meant.

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"That's right!

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We'll be right back."

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Vinnie followed Mandy up to the attic.

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"Sorry about that," he said, reaching for the album.

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"I didn't catch on to your plan."

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"We can go on a photo trip," said Mandy.

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"And still be back in time to play with Corky."

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Vinnie opened the album to the next page.

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"Look at this one, Mandy," he said.

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The old man was on a ship at sea.

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He stood near a large coil of rope.

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Three small round things rested on top of the coil.

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"They look like rocks," said Mandy, examining the picture.

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Next to them, a wooden object glowed.

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"What could this be?"

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"We'll soon find out!" said Vinnie.

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The children's eyes closed, and they fell down the dark tunnel.

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The children landed hard, and their fall echoed loudly.

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They were in a building with a high ceiling and large windows.

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The children lay between some wooden benches.

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"I think we're in a church," whispered Vinnie.

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He pointed to a large cross on the wall.

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There were statues of angels too.

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"Look," said Mandy quietly.

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She pointed at two men standing together and talking.

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One man held a book close to his chest.

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"Finally!" the man said.

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"The king and queen have provided the money for my journey.

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With your powerful family behind me, we'll sail west to the Indies."

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"My brothers and I support you fully, Master Columbus," said the other man.

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"Columbus?" whispered Vinnie.

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"Is he Christopher Columbus?"