Get His Attention

Arden was working on letter she was writing to Hunter when Arden's friend, Alana, busted.

"Arden!" she cried. Arden flipped over and fell off her seat in shock.

"WHAT!" cried Arden falling on her face (literally).
"I need your help!" yelled Alana.

"Calm down, Alana. Don't get your knickers in a twist. What's wrong?" asked Arden.

"I have to get that cute boy, Chad, to like me," replied Alana.

"You mean the one who flips out over rolls of paper towels?" asked Arden.

"That's him," replied Alana.

"Oh, he is cute, isn't he?" asked Arden.

"He is," replied Alana. "I've been trying to get his attention all day, but he hasn't even looked at me for at least a second or two."

"What do you think your next plan is for getting Chad?" asked Arden.

"I oughtn't to get in to trouble or anything, but I implore you, I need your help definitely," replied Alana.

"I can't do it," returned Arden.

"I'll give you ten shillings," replied Alana.

"Not gonna work," informed Arden.

"I'll fix up a date for you and Hunter," begged Alana.

"Do my homework until..." replied Arden.

"...school's over," informed Alana.

"Oh, right...well then, fix me up a date with Hunter, and I'll help you," replied Arden.

"Deal," returned Alana. They shook paws on it, and headed on out. They ran over to the water front area which was the Thames River where the Rat Trap Bar was near. It was right around the docks of the Thames River. It was foggy as usual and it smelled terrible.

"Where's Chad?" asked Arden.

"He's here at the docks fishing," replied Alana.

"If you ask me, fishing is the most boring sport in the world. You sit on your behind for hours knowing not one thing will happen, and soon, you'll get a pain in your butt, girl!" protested Arden. Alana glared at her.

"Arden, that's not the point. The point is that we need to find Chad, and make sure I win his heart," replied Alana.

"Well then, c'mon," retorted Arden. Arden pulled on Alana's sleeve and they rushed closer to the riverfront area.

When they got there, there was no one in sight except for a shadow in the distance.

"I don't see anything except that...what is that?" asked Alana.

"It's...it's...it's Toby!" cried Arden. "Toby!"

Alana looked at her.

"Who's Toby?" asked Alana.

"Toby is Basil of Baker Street's best smelling hound dog. I know this because I remember first meeting Toby," replied Arden.

"When I first met Toby, Basil told me everything about Toby, and Toby really liked me. I'm sure he'll adore you!" cried Arden. "Toby!" she cried again. From that far away distance, Toby looked and saw Arden waving. Toby looked at Basil and Dr. Dawson who were with him. He ran towards Arden even though he needed to help Basil with a mystery Basil and Dr. Dawson needed to solve.

"TOBY! HEAL! DESIST! STOP!" ordered Basil. Dr. Dawson held on to Toby's tail at the back as he saw Arden and Alana.

"Isn't that Miss Arden and her friend, Alana?" he asked.

"No time for that, Dawson, what is Toby doing?" asked Basil. Toby stopped at Arden and Alana.

"Say hello to Toby, Alana," said Arden.

"Hello," replied Alana. Toby wagged his tail and panted.

"Toby, I...oh hello, Arden, what is it? Toby, Dawson, and I need to get back to our case," informed Basil.

"Mr. Basil, we need to find a boy we're trying to meet here," replied Alana.

"Can you help us?" asked Arden.

"You needn't worry. We'll help you," replied Dr Dawson.

"We can't help now, doctor," retorted Basil. "Just give us an object that has his scent, and we'll get back to you after we solve the mystery we're on now."
"And that is?" asked Alana.
"We're trying to solve the mystery of a take over going on here at the docks," replied Dawson.
"Dawson!" cried Basil.
"Afterwards, come on by and help us, please?" asked Arden.
"Alright, we'll be back soon," replied Basil. "Let's go, Toby!" Toby, Basil, and Dawson (he was hanging on to Toby's tail) ran off.

TWO HOURS LATER

"I can't stand it anymore! Where're Basil and Dr. Dawson? I mightn't like them if they come by later!" cried Alana. Arden placed her paw on Alana's shoulder.
"Calm down, Alana," replied Arden. Suddenly, they heard footsteps. They looked around and saw someone coming toward them.
"If that's Basil, I'm gonna pound 'im," threatened Alana.
"Calm..." whispered Arden.
"Who're you gonna pound?" asked the shadow. Alana turned and saw the shadow.
"I...I...Chad!" cried Alana.
"Hello," greeted Chad.
"We've asked Basil of Baker Street to come find you," informed Arden.
"I need to talk to you!" exclaimed Alana.
"Hello, Alana," greeted Chad.
"Isn't he a doll?" whispered Alana to Arden.
"He certainly is," replied Arden softly.

Suddenly, Toby, Basil, and Dr. Dawson showed up.
"Toby has showed us where Chad...is that him?" asked Basil.
"Yes, here's Chad," replied Arden.
"You mean we went to all that trouble!" asked Dawson.
"I'm afraid so," replied Chad.
"I hate you," said Basil