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Chapter 1 The Frenskys were eating dinner in their apartment. At least Mr. and Mrs. Frensky and their older daughter, Catherine, were eating dinner. Their younger daughter, Francine, was not eating at all. She was just sitting in her chair with her arms folded. Francines sulking, said Catherine. I am not, said Francine. I dont even know what that means. It means youre a little, uh, out of sorts, said her father, Oliver. A bit upset about not getting your way. Well, why shouldnt I be? said He got up from the table and held out Francine. his hand to Francine. Come with me, he Im sorry, honey, said her mother, said. Laverne. But we cant afford to get you a They went down to the basement, new bike right now. Maybe next year ... where the Frenskys had a storage com- Francine continued to sulk. Its not fair. partment. While her father unlocked it, Ill just die without a bike. Francine sat on the bottom step. She didnt Her father gasped. No, say its not see the point of coming down here. It was true! He dropped to one knee and dark, there were cobwebs, and the air grabbed Francines hand. You mustnt smelled a little funny. give up, honey. Live, I say, live! Aim that flashlight over this way, said He would have continued, but Francine her father. started to giggle. Pretty soon he was Francine pointed the light toward the laughing himself. corner. Oh, Dad, said Catherine, do you re- Thats better. Mr. Frensky rummaged ally think a s