The date is now Monday, March 13. After getting some sleep, Arthur got up to look in the phone book for someone in the class who lived near the berry farm. He then went
to the telephone and decided to call that classmate, Alex.
Arthur: Hello, is this Alex?
Alex: Yes, this is him.
Arthur: This is Arthur. I know we haven't talked to each other much outside of school, but there's something you need to know.
Alex: What is it?
Arthur: The berry farm near your house is closing down. I remembered visiting the farm a while back and finding their berries delicious.
Alex: I know that. Before I worked there, I used to visit that farm on a regular basis. My parents often went there once a month to buy their berries. Unfortunately,
before I got this call, we got a call from the workers of the berry farm. They've already sold the farm to the building company on the edge on town. When spring break
is over, when the mayor approves it, the farm will officially belong to the building company. The workers would get a profit when berries are sold to other people,
though, so it worked out okay for them.
Arthur: We'll, I don't think it's a good idea to give the farm up. Alex, I think if my friends, and your neighbors work together, I think we could save the farm.
Alex: First, I only know one of neighbors, my friend Murray. Second, the workers have said to me that the farm is not as popular as it used to be.
Arthur: I believe the farm is important to Elwood City more than ever. It just needs some promotion to get back on top.
Alex: I think that might work. Secretly, while I don't look happy while I'm working there with my father, the truth is, I actually love working at the berry farm.
Arthur: So, why don't my friends and your neighbor meet together tomorrow to discuss plans.
Alex: Gladly. So where will we meet you?
Arthur: How about the Sugar Bowl tomorrow morning at 10:00am?
Alex: Okay. See you tomorrow morning.
They both hung up their telephones. Alex goes over to Murray's house.
Alex: Murray, I got a great idea. One of my classmates, Arthur, called me and had this great idea to save the berry farm, if we work together!
Murray: Believe it or not, Alex, when I heard that the workers didn't have the money to keep leasing the place, I had this same idea, only I had a friend come out here
to help us. Additionally, me and Mommy made picket posters.
Alex: Who is you friend who coming out here to help us?
Murray: I sent my friend an e-mail. I can't tell you who my friend is right now, Alex, but tomorrow morning, come to my house and I show you.
Alex. Arthur says we need to meet together at the Sugar Bowl by 10:00 tomorrow morning.
Murray: Okay. We'll be ready.
Alex: Also, the workers have already sold the farm to the Elwood City building tomorrow. We also have to convince the workers that the berry farm is still historic to this city.
Alex then leaves Murray's home and heads off to go to work at the farm, and be prepared for tomorrow.