So hi again everyone. Well the story is moving pretty fast now. I don't know when I want to end it. Should there be another murder? I think so. If I want to set it up right there has to be one. ... Or does there. Ha! Now you will never know! ... Unless you keep reading ... Gah I've confuzzled meself.

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Question:::

Anne Michel each have goats.

Michel says to Anne :"If you give me one of your goats, I will have double of what you will have remaining".

Anne replies :"If you give me one of your goats, we will have exactly the same number of goats".

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"Professor Layton I must see you right away." Mister O'Donnell stood at the doorway a look of pure shock on his face.

"Alright Mister O'Donnell. I will be right there." Layton looked up a tad bit shocked himself. "Ladies I shall return later. Kathleen I look forward to catching up with you."

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"What did you bring us Miss Kat?" Flora asked sitting up.

"Ah! Something quite wonderful from my travels." Kat took a large bag from the side of the chair and opened it. "For you Flora a beautiful new dress made in France. Isn't it pretty?"

Flora's face sparkled. "Oh Miss Kat! I love it! I'm going to put it on right now!" And with that said Flora ran quickly up the stairs.

"And what did you get for me Professor Kat?" Luke asked his small face eager.

"For you Luke I found the most wonderful thing in America you would love. I figure one day you will be like Hershel anyway so ..." Kat pulled out a leather bound case. She opened it to show Luke a detective kit. "Now I know Hershel always says he isn't a detective but I figure he may use stuff like this anyway. What do you think Luke?"

Luke's face held a large smile that showed all of his teeth. He quickly grabbed the kit and began playing with it. "Thank you Professor Kat!" He exclaimed as he pulled out a magnifying glass. "Look Veta! I can see this tiny crack in the floor!"

Ilizaveta laughed cheerfully and looked down. "You know Kat you spoil them."

"I know." Kat said smiling a little. "But what can I say?"

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"What is wrong Mister O'Donnell?" Layton asked closing the door to the man's study behind him.

"I ... I've seen the ... the man who took my Colleen." O'Donnell said breathing heavily.

"What?"Layton turned his head sharply his eyes intense. Yes they were getting closer to solving the mystery he could feel it.

"I was outside in the garden putting some flowers on my wife's grave. I do that every week you know? And I bent down to pick up some weeds that had grown on her grave and there he was! He was standing there by a tree the most evil smile in the world on his face! I ran towards him and he disappeared. Then I came back here to tell you. He has to still be on the grounds!"

"Are you absolutely sure?" Layton asked.

"Yes I would know that awful man anywhere."

"I see. Well I shall return in a bit. I'm going to search the grounds."

O'Donnell looked at the Professor. "Should I send some people with you?"

"No I shall be fine." Layton assured. "I simply require you keep the children, Ilizaveta, and Kathleen inside."

"Of course Professor."

"Thank you. Now I shall be back."

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There it was once more. What she wouldn't give to have her curiosity removed. She had watched the Professor leave. He must have thought they couldn't see him but Ilizaveta did. She wondered where he was going and why. A break in the case? Someone else murdered? Ilizaveta couldn't stand it. She stood up leaned down to Kat and whispered her problem. Kat simply nodded.

"I'll keep an eye on the children." She said.

Ilizaveta nodded back a quickly went to the door.

"Miss Ilizaveta! You can't leave." It was Mister O'Donnell.

"I don't mean to be rude sir but why not?" She inquired. "I mean the Professor left. Why can't I go?"

"Because it is a private matter he is going to check on."

"Mister O'Donnell I am part of this case as well. If there is any information out there that could help I have a right to know. I want to help you as well."

"I am sorry but the Professor requested you and the others not be allowed out."

Ilizaveta sighed and frowned deeply. "Alright I'm just going up to my room then."

"That's better Miss Ilizaveta."

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Of course she wasn't just going to stay put. She looked down from her balcony. "Its not that far ...' She said. "Well I guess I could sneak down to the first floor and climb out a window."

"Ilizaveta you better stay inside." The voice made her jump a little.

"Professor!" She leaned over the balcony. "Why can't I come?"

Layton looked up at her and smiled. "Its to dangerous for a woman."

She made a face. "Well Professor I'm pretty tough." She replied. She rested her cheek on her hand.

"I only want to protect you Ilizaveta." He said.

"Its okay. Here! A flower for my protector and hero." She tossed a single rose down.

"Why thank you Milady. I shall do my very best." He replied catching the rose.

She laughed. "Well you better tell me what you find out Professor. I can't keep my curiosity bottled up forever."

"Curiosity killed the ..."

"I know I know. Curiosity killed the cat." She said rolling her eyes.

"Now get back inside while I search the grounds." Layton said.

"Fine."Ilizaveta walked away from the balcony and left the Professor to his search.

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Everyone had changed for dinner. Flora wore her brand new dress and the other women just wore simple yet elegant gowns. Luke actually never changed he had simply cleaned his face and fixed his hat.

"Flora you look lovely." Ilizaveta said.

"Thank you." Flora replied spinning around. "I just love it Miss Kat! Its the prettiest thing I've ever worn."

"You're welcome Flora." Kat said smiling as they entered the dinning room.

It appeared Layton still had not returned. Ilizaveta glanced around worriedly.

"When will the Professor be back?" Luke asked.

"He should be back any moment now." Mister O'Donnell answered. "Do you all want to wait to eat?"

"I guess we can start ..." Ilizaveta said slowly. "I mean everyone must be hungry."

"Alright Miss Ilizaveta." O'Donnell replied as he dug into his own plate.

They all heard the front door open and the tired foot steps entering the dinning room.

"Professor!" Everyone said as a rather tired looking Layton sat down at his normal place.

"I apologize everyone." He said. "But Mister O'Donnell I could not find anyone out there. Is there anywhere someone can hide on the grounds?"

"A lot of places but I would hate for you to search them tonight. You need rest."

"Thank you. I think I will eat a bite and then head off to bed." Layton said yawning just a bit.

"Alright Professor. I understand." O'Donnell replied.

Ilizaveta looked at Layton with a question in her eyes. He simply nodded back and began to eat.

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Ilizaveta paced back and forth in her room. This was all getting odd. Who was the Professor looking for? She sat down thoughtfully.

The two children were fast asleep on her bed all tucked in. They looked so peaceful as they slept. Luke's gentle snoring could be heard and Flora's mouth formed the tinniest 'o'.

Then she heard it above her head. ... Foot steps ... What would be up there? There was only the attic. She stood up and went to her door. Yes those was foot steps pacing. But why? And how?

She walked down the hall slowly her dinner dress rustling gently. She wondered if she should wake Layton. Deciding he would probably lecture her if she didn't she knocked on his bedroom door.

"Professor? Please get up."

The door opened and Layton stood there. "Ilizaveta? Are you okay?"

"Yes but I hear footsteps upstairs! I heard them in my room."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"Well then lets go check and see what we have up there." Layton said as he put on his hat and dressing robe.

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Answer:::

5 and 7 goats

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xD and for Kat and Nini for a while I was actually torn over who the killer would be but yay I figure it out! Do I get a cookie? And for all other people ... Legend of Zelda is mean to me . ... Oh and is the romance deepening? I don't know! But I do think Layton is hott ... Shhhh shifty eyes Btw ... O.O cliff hanger!