The Case of the Civil War Sword
A Boy with red hair Stopped in the doorway of the Brown Detective Agency
“Are you any good at swords ? he asked
Encyclopedia did not lift his eyes from his book,How to Build a Nuclear Reactor
What kind of a game is swords? he ask
It isn’t a game , said the red – haired boy. My name is Peter Clinton.I want to hire you
Peter put to dimes and nickel on the gasoline can beside Encyclopedia
This coin clink. Encyclopedia stopped reading .He looked up very businesslike
How can I help you ? he asked
I have a chance to trade my bicycle for a sword . said peter
I want to make sure the sword is real
You don’t think the sword is a really a sword? Said Encyclopedia