Disclaimer: See chapter 1.

(Continued from chapter 15.)

Author's Note: First of all, thanks so much to everyone who reviewed. You guys rock! Secondly, I want to apologize profoundly (Isn't that a great word?) for the lack of updates. It's been exam season at my school.

P.S. These chapters seem so much longer when I type them out as a word document…

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Deciding good old Mr. Riley would never do anything like this, you ask Itey about this Peter fellow. You gently shove his shoulder, taking his attention away from the sky.

"Where does the Peter Reeve guy you mentioned live?" You ask. He strokes his invisible goatee again, and you consider slapping him but restrain yourself. After several moments of this, you sigh dramatically and stand to leave. You here Itey attempting to apologize and call you back, but you ignore him and continue walking along the streets.

After several moments of aimless wandering, you see none-other-than Jack Kelly taking a break from selling and leaning against a wall. You smile and walk over to him.

"Eh, Katie!" He smiles widely at you. Dang, these newsies go through more mood swings than a pregnant woman. Ignoring the mental image this thought conjured, you plaster a smile on your face as well.

"Hey Jack," You lean against the wall next to him. "Do you know where Peter Reeve lives?"

"Yeah," Jack thinks for a moment before answering. "I'll walk ya there, if ya like. I'd guess he's one of your suspects, right? I can help ya with your mystery!" He has a look of almost boyish glee on his face. You can't turn him down, but then and again, you were kind of looking forward to figuring out the mystery by yourself, and knowing Jack, he'll probably steal your spotlight.

If you continue on your own, go to Chapter 45.

If you let Jack help you, go to Chapter 46.