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Story: Waylaid in Whittier

Millie’s eyes widened. “They found treasure?”
“Not yet, but I can feel it in my bones.” Elvira pulled a pen from her pocket. “I have Carlita’s lucky pen right here. As soon as we get back home, the workers are going to find plenty of pirate’s treasure, mark my words.”
“I hope you’re right,” Millie said. “Like Danielle mentioned, Siren of the Seas won’t be returning to Alaska. Hopefully, you’ll be able to stay out of trouble next time.”
“You know it.” Elvira tapped the side of her forehead. “You can bet your bottom dollar…or in this case…chunk of gold that I’ll be going over my next rental place in Alaska with a fine-tooth comb to make sure it isn’t bugged.”
“Which is probably a wise idea,” Annette said.
“In the meantime.” Elvira reached into her backpack and pulled out a pair of binoculars. “I figured I would head up to the promenade and check out the scenery. Cruising Alaska’s inside passage is a once in a lifetime adventure.”
“Adventure being the key word,” Millie said.
The end.