The Ghost of Castle Isle

by C. Fennessy

Chapter Four

  The next morning the girls worked around the house, washing windows, polishing the furniture, and cleaning out closets. By lunchtime, they were ready for a break.

  Emma showed off her cooking skills by making hot ham and cheese sandwiches in her sandwich maker, and served them with tomato soup.

  "This is so delicious!" Aunt Mary exclaimed, "I just love having you as my cook!"

  "Thanks!" Emma beamed, "Maybe someday I'll open my own restaurant."

  "And when you do, I'll be your first customer," Aunt Mary promised, "Which reminds me. Would you girls mind going into Salem to do some shopping for me?"

  The girls eagerly agreed to help. Aunt Mary gave them a list of things she needed and suggested a few stores where they might get them.

  The girls drove into Salem and parked the car in a lot off a cobbled street. They found the bathroom items in a home goods store, and then looked for the store where they would find office supplies.

  "Hey, look over there! A witch's shop!" Emma pointed out. The girls saw a small shop with antique storefront windows. All the wood trim was painted black, and the sign hanging over the door read 'The Crystal Cauldron', engraved in gold letters. Every window was decorated for Halloween with bright fall colors and jack-o-lanterns.