Chapter 7

Mrs. Howell gently knocked on the girls' hut, hoping that Ginger was alone. If there was anybody other than Mr. Howell that she could relate to on the island, it was Ginger.

"Who is it?" She heard Ginger's voice from behind the door.

"Its just me my dear." Mrs. Howell replied.

Ginger opened the door. "Oh, come in Mrs. Howell. Did you need anything?" Ginger asked as she sat back down in front of the mirror.

Mrs. Howell nodded. "Why yes dear, you could help me with something. Have you noticed anything...different lately...between Mary Ann and Gilligan?"

"Oh. You noticed too, Mrs. Howell?" Ginger smirked.

"Noticed what?" Mrs. Howell knew very well what but had to ask anyway.

"That Mary Ann and Gilligan are being very...suspicious lately...possibly having to do with certain feelings for each other." Ginger summed it up.

"Why thats exactly what I've come here to talk to you about! So Thurston and I aren't the only ones that have noticed!" Mrs. Howell smiled.

"Well I do happen to room with the most obvious person." Ginger giggled.

"Have you noticed their little strolls on the beach?" Mrs. Howell asked.

"Yes! Have you noticed the way they've been acting around each other?" Ginger suddenly turned around, excited.

"Yes my dear! I knew I wasn't losing my mind." Mrs. Howell said.

"No, Mrs. Howell you aren't losing your mind at all! I just can't believe that Mary Ann won't admit that she loves him! At least not to me anyway." Ginger sighed.

"Oh well then, Ginger you must not be trying that hard." Mrs. Howell frowned.

"But I am! I've been nagging her for the past few weeks!" Ginger whined.

"Well, if its not working with Mary Ann, then nag Gilligan." Mrs. Howell raised an eyebrow.

"I don't think that will work. You know how he is.." Ginger said, doubtfully.

"True. But I simply must find out! I can't stand it any longer! Its been three years for pity's sake!" Mrs. Howell said dramatically.

Ginger nodded. "Mrs. Howell, I was once in a movie called The Private Eye. It was about an engaged woman, who's husband suspected she was having an affair. So he hired a someone to spy on his fiancee in order to figure out whether it was true or not. Mrs. Howell, I think we could do that in order to figure out their deal."

"But there is no one to hire!" Mrs. Howell complained.

"We don't have to hire anybody. Mary Ann rooms with me. I could definately do a good job of spying on her. I also happen to be an actress, I'm cut out for this kind of work!" Ginger smiled slyly.

Mrs. Howell clapped her hands. "Why Ginger dear, thats a marvalous idea! I do believe the Professor's intelligence has rubbed off on you!"

Ginger blushed. "Oh not really Mrs. Howell. But anyway, be ready to find out the case soon. I'll be keeping watch!"