Peggy Howards was out of breath as she looked at the Batton family. “Are you tired?” she asked.

Sharon Lindt immediately shook her head. “Not at all…”

“That’s great…” Peggy said.

After saying that, Peggy quickly opened the front door. “Please come in, Ms. Lindt, Mr. Batton, and Josh. Our house is small and run-down. I hope you won’t mind…” Peggy said.

“Why would we?” Wilson Batton said.

After that, Annabeth Cates and Peggy led them into the house.

Once everyone had changed into slippers, A