Max put away the watering can and the rag When he came out of the supply closet he stopped Look he said and pointed to a corner of the lobby Look at what he’s doing Howie was playing with one of the plants He had torn off a leaf and the floor was covered with dirt I’ll have to clean that Max said Mrs Shelton pulled Howie away from the plants Then she told Max You get your suitcase We’ll clean this Max walked quickly across the lobby to his apartment Mrs Shelton took a broom and dustpan from the supply closet She swept the dirt from the corner while Diane held the dustpan Tap Tap Mr and Mrs Wilson were at the front door Mr Wilson was tapping on the glass You have to jiggle it Gary called through the door 12
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Kevin said They don’t have to jiggle the key if we’re standing right here He opened the door for the Wilsons Did Max leave yet Mrs Wilson asked Not yet Max said as he came out of his apartment He was wearing his coat and carrying a small suitcase We want to wish you a good trip Mrs Wilson said Then she whispered to Max And take an aisle seat on the train That way if you have to you can get to the rest room in a hurry What are you whispering Mr Wilson asked Are you telling him to take an aisle seat You tell that to everyone and it’s nonsense Aisle seats are boring There’s nothing to look at Max should take a seat by a window Mrs Shelton opened the door and said We have to go now Good-bye Max said to the Wilsons 14
Gary Kevin and Donna walked to the door Wait Diane said What is it now Mrs Shelton asked It’s Howie He’s gone 15
