Letters From 'The Crutch'

Decent Essays
What did Hester Kettle want from Kip and Molly, but Molly said, "NO?"
The Crutch
Why did Kip take so long to get Galileo when Hester was finished with her story?
Kip got the key that the Night Gardener gave him.
Is it true that Molly has a copy of the key that the Night gardener gave Kip?
No
What was Constance doing before she fell off the Chair?
Drinking tea while talking with Molly.
Why is Molly surprised that everyone knows about her going to the green door and receiving the letters from her parents?
Molly was surprised because she thought this was a secret amongst herself, and that know one else new about her going to the tree and her parents sending her letters.

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